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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.80, 14,328.54 and 2,978.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.80, 14,328.54 and 2,978.36 is: 4,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.80 : 14,328.54 = 2,978.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.80/14,328.54 = 2,978.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.80x = 14,328.54 × 2,978.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.80x = 42,675,550.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,550.39/9,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.33

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