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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.51, 14,336.26 and 2,984.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.51, 14,336.26 and 2,984.21 is: 4,476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.51 : 14,336.26 = 2,984.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.51/14,336.26 = 2,984.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.51x = 14,336.26 × 2,984.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.51x = 42,782,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,782,385.07/9,557.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.31

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