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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.96, 14,332.32 and 2,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.96, 14,332.32 and 2,979.84 is: 4,470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.96 : 14,332.32 = 2,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.96/14,332.32 = 2,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.96x = 14,332.32 × 2,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.96x = 42,708,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,020.43/9,552.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.66

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