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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.62, 14,377.25 and 3,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.62, 14,377.25 and 3,011.68 is: 4,518.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.62 : 14,377.25 = 3,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.62/14,377.25 = 3,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.62x = 14,377.25 × 3,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.62x = 43,299,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,299,684.84/9,583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,518.09

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