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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.80, 14,336.12 and 2,982.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.80, 14,336.12 and 2,982.04 is: 4,473.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.80 : 14,336.12 = 2,982.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.80/14,336.12 = 2,982.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.80x = 14,336.12 × 2,982.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.80x = 42,750,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,750,854.90/9,555.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.81

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