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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.61, 14,329.91 and 2,977.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.61, 14,329.91 and 2,977.03 is: 4,465.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.61 : 14,329.91 = 2,977.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.61/14,329.91 = 2,977.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.61x = 14,329.91 × 2,977.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.61x = 42,660,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,660,571.97/9,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.86

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