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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.59, 13,230.12 and 7,425.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.59, 13,230.12 and 7,425.29 is: 10,250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.59 : 13,230.12 = 7,425.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.59/13,230.12 = 7,425.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.59x = 13,230.12 × 7,425.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.59x = 98,237,509.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,237,509.61/9,583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.60

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