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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.32, 14,326 and 2,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.32, 14,326 and 2,976.32 is: 4,464.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.32 : 14,326 = 2,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.32/14,326 = 2,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.32x = 14,326 × 2,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.32x = 42,638,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,638,760.32/9,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.64

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