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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.94, 14,371.95 and 3,663.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.94, 14,371.95 and 3,663.01 is: 5,493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.94 : 14,371.95 = 3,663.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.94/14,371.95 = 3,663.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.94x = 14,371.95 × 3,663.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.94x = 52,644,596.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,644,596.57/9,583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.00

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