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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.56, 14,332.68 and 2,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.56, 14,332.68 and 2,979.60 is: 4,470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.56 : 14,332.68 = 2,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.56/14,332.68 = 2,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.56x = 14,332.68 × 2,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.56x = 42,705,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,705,653.33/9,553.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.13

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