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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,683.50, 14,525.25 and 2,387.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,683.50, 14,525.25 and 2,387.50 is: 3,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,683.50 : 14,525.25 = 2,387.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,683.50/14,525.25 = 2,387.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,683.50x = 14,525.25 × 2,387.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,683.50x = 34,679,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,679,034.38/9,683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.25

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