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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.92, 14,325.30 and 2,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.92, 14,325.30 and 2,888.42 is: 4,330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.92 : 14,325.30 = 2,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.92/14,325.30 = 2,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.92x = 14,325.30 × 2,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.92x = 41,377,483.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377,483.03/9,553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,330.94

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