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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,603.70, 14,405.55 and 2,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,603.70, 14,405.55 and 2,583.70 is: 3,875.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,603.70 : 14,405.55 = 2,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,603.70/14,405.55 = 2,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,603.70x = 14,405.55 × 2,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,603.70x = 37,219,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,219,619.54/9,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.55

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