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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.09, 14,325.14 and 2,976.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.09, 14,325.14 and 2,976.27 is: 4,464.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.09 : 14,325.14 = 2,976.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.09/14,325.14 = 2,976.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.09x = 14,325.14 × 2,976.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.09x = 42,635,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,635,469.55/9,550.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.41

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