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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.22, 14,327.34 and 2,976.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.22, 14,327.34 and 2,976.02 is: 4,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.22 : 14,327.34 = 2,976.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.22/14,327.34 = 2,976.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.22x = 14,327.34 × 2,976.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.22x = 42,638,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,638,378.75/9,553.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.25

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