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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,583.99, 14,377.34 and 3,010.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,583.99, 14,377.34 and 3,010.71 is: 4,516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,583.99 : 14,377.34 = 3,010.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,583.99/14,377.34 = 3,010.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,583.99x = 14,377.34 × 3,010.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,583.99x = 43,286,001.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,286,001.31/9,583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.49

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