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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550, 14,325.36 and 2,976.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550, 14,325.36 and 2,976.16 is: 4,464.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550 : 14,325.36 = 2,976.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550/14,325.36 = 2,976.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550x = 14,325.36 × 2,976.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550x = 42,634,563.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,634,563.42/9,550
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.35

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