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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.68, 14,374.80 and 2,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.68, 14,374.80 and 2,658.72 is: 3,987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.68 : 14,374.80 = 2,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.68/14,374.80 = 2,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.68x = 14,374.80 × 2,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.68x = 38,218,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,218,568.26/9,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.88

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