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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.44, 14,327.55 and 2,976.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.44, 14,327.55 and 2,976.35 is: 4,465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.44 : 14,327.55 = 2,976.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.44/14,327.55 = 2,976.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.44x = 14,327.55 × 2,976.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.44x = 42,643,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,643,731.80/9,550.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.11

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