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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.58, 14,328.84 and 2,976.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.58, 14,328.84 and 2,976.36 is: 4,465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.58 : 14,328.84 = 2,976.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.58/14,328.84 = 2,976.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.58x = 14,328.84 × 2,976.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.58x = 42,647,786.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,786.22/9,551.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.00

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