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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.78, 14,370.84 and 2,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.78, 14,370.84 and 2,919 is: 4,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.78 : 14,370.84 = 2,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.78/14,370.84 = 2,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.78x = 14,370.84 × 2,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.78x = 41,948,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948,481.96/9,583.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.03

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