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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.09, 14,326.73 and 2,887.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.09, 14,326.73 and 2,887.64 is: 4,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.09 : 14,326.73 = 2,887.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.09/14,326.73 = 2,887.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.09x = 14,326.73 × 2,887.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.09x = 41,370,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,370,438.62/9,551.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,331.49

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