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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.88, 14,333.90 and 2,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.88, 14,333.90 and 2,979.74 is: 4,470.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.88 : 14,333.90 = 2,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.88/14,333.90 = 2,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.88x = 14,333.90 × 2,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.88x = 42,711,208.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,711,208.62/9,554.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.09

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