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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.52, 14,329.10 and 2,975.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.52, 14,329.10 and 2,975.94 is: 4,464.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.52 : 14,329.10 = 2,975.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.52/14,329.10 = 2,975.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.52x = 14,329.10 × 2,975.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.52x = 42,642,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,642,549.29/9,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.48

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