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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.22, 14,335.84 and 2,983.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.22, 14,335.84 and 2,983.97 is: 4,475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.22 : 14,335.84 = 2,983.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.22/14,335.84 = 2,983.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.22x = 14,335.84 × 2,983.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.22x = 42,777,739.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,777,739.27/9,557.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.96

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