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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.32, 14,326.32 and 2,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.32, 14,326.32 and 2,977.20 is: 4,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.32 : 14,326.32 = 2,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.32/14,326.32 = 2,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.32x = 14,326.32 × 2,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.32x = 42,652,319.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,319.90/9,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.06

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