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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.98, 14,329.74 and 2,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.98, 14,329.74 and 2,979.40 is: 4,468.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.98 : 14,329.74 = 2,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.98/14,329.74 = 2,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.98x = 14,329.74 × 2,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.98x = 42,694,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,694,027.36/9,554.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.25

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