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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.07, 14,329.99 and 2,891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.07, 14,329.99 and 2,891.56 is: 4,335.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.07 : 14,329.99 = 2,891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.07/14,329.99 = 2,891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.07x = 14,329.99 × 2,891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.07x = 41,436,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436,025.88/9,557.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.64

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