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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.54, 14,337.79 and 2,984.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.54, 14,337.79 and 2,984.26 is: 4,476.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.54 : 14,337.79 = 2,984.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.54/14,337.79 = 2,984.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.54x = 14,337.79 × 2,984.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.54x = 42,787,693.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,787,693.19/9,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.85

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