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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.05, 14,328.02 and 2,977.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.05, 14,328.02 and 2,977.75 is: 4,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.05 : 14,328.02 = 2,977.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.05/14,328.02 = 2,977.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.05x = 14,328.02 × 2,977.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.05x = 42,665,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,665,261.56/9,551.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.08

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