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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.58, 14,327.19 and 2,980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.58, 14,327.19 and 2,980.74 is: 4,469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.58 : 14,327.19 = 2,980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.58/14,327.19 = 2,980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.58x = 14,327.19 × 2,980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.58x = 42,705,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,705,628.32/9,554.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.65

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