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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.72, 14,376.92 and 3,342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.72, 14,376.92 and 3,342.82 is: 5,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.72 : 14,376.92 = 3,342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.72/14,376.92 = 3,342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.72x = 14,376.92 × 3,342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.72x = 48,059,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,059,428.13/9,583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,014.70

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