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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.93, 14,330.83 and 2,979.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.93, 14,330.83 and 2,979.63 is: 4,469.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.93 : 14,330.83 = 2,979.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.93/14,330.83 = 2,979.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.93x = 14,330.83 × 2,979.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.93x = 42,700,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700,570.99/9,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.89

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