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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.99, 14,331.06 and 2,977.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.99, 14,331.06 and 2,977.86 is: 4,467.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.99 : 14,331.06 = 2,977.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.99/14,331.06 = 2,977.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.99x = 14,331.06 × 2,977.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.99x = 42,675,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,675,890.33/9,552.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.28

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