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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,551.92, 14,322.28 and 2,886.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,551.92, 14,322.28 and 2,886.42 is: 4,327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,551.92 : 14,322.28 = 2,886.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,551.92/14,322.28 = 2,886.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,551.92x = 14,322.28 × 2,886.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,551.92x = 41,340,115.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,340,115.44/9,551.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,327.94

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