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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.06, 14,334.02 and 2,981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.06, 14,334.02 and 2,981.76 is: 4,473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.06 : 14,334.02 = 2,981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.06/14,334.02 = 2,981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.06x = 14,334.02 × 2,981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.06x = 42,740,607.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,740,607.48/9,555.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.09

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