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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.97, 14,378.40 and 3,660.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.97, 14,378.40 and 3,660.85 is: 5,492.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.97 : 14,378.40 = 3,660.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.97/14,378.40 = 3,660.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.97x = 14,378.40 × 3,660.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.97x = 52,637,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,637,129.69/9,583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,492.20

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