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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.26, 14,326.23 and 2,977.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.26, 14,326.23 and 2,977.29 is: 4,464.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.26 : 14,326.23 = 2,977.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.26/14,326.23 = 2,977.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.26x = 14,326.23 × 2,977.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.26x = 42,653,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,653,341.32/9,553.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.79

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