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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.71, 14,333.57 and 2,981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.71, 14,333.57 and 2,981.90 is: 4,472.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.71 : 14,333.57 = 2,981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.71/14,333.57 = 2,981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.71x = 14,333.57 × 2,981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.71x = 42,741,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,741,315.67/9,555.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.85

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