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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,556.09, 14,333.62 and 2,981.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,556.09, 14,333.62 and 2,981.52 is: 4,472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,556.09 : 14,333.62 = 2,981.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,556.09/14,333.62 = 2,981.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,556.09x = 14,333.62 × 2,981.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,556.09x = 42,735,972.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735,972.84/9,556.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.12

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