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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.58, 14,370.50 and 4,385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.58, 14,370.50 and 4,385 is: 6,575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.58 : 14,370.50 = 4,385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.58/14,370.50 = 4,385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.58x = 14,370.50 × 4,385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.58x = 63,014,642.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,014,642.50/9,583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.27

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