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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.54, 14,333.30 and 2,982.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.54, 14,333.30 and 2,982.23 is: 4,473.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.54 : 14,333.30 = 2,982.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.54/14,333.30 = 2,982.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.54x = 14,333.30 × 2,982.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.54x = 42,745,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,745,273.01/9,555.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.35

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