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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.84, 14,327.88 and 2,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.84, 14,327.88 and 2,976.88 is: 4,465.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.84 : 14,327.88 = 2,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.84/14,327.88 = 2,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.84x = 14,327.88 × 2,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.84x = 42,652,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,652,379.41/9,550.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.82

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