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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.30, 14,331.45 and 2,981.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.30, 14,331.45 and 2,981.03 is: 4,471.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.30 : 14,331.45 = 2,981.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.30/14,331.45 = 2,981.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.30x = 14,331.45 × 2,981.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.30x = 42,722,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,482.39/9,554.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.55

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