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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.07, 14,331.29 and 2,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.07, 14,331.29 and 2,977.62 is: 4,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.07 : 14,331.29 = 2,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.07/14,331.29 = 2,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.07x = 14,331.29 × 2,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.07x = 42,673,120.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,673,120.84/9,553.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,466.96

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