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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,586.53, 14,383.35 and 4,319.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,586.53, 14,383.35 and 4,319.94 is: 6,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,586.53 : 14,383.35 = 4,319.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,586.53/14,383.35 = 4,319.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,586.53x = 14,383.35 × 4,319.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,586.53x = 62,135,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,135,209.00/9,586.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,481.51

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