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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.08, 14,329.44 and 2,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.08, 14,329.44 and 2,982.24 is: 4,471.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.08 : 14,329.44 = 2,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.08/14,329.44 = 2,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.08x = 14,329.44 × 2,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.08x = 42,733,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,733,829.15/9,556.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.90

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