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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.58, 14,338.05 and 2,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.58, 14,338.05 and 2,982.12 is: 4,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.58 : 14,338.05 = 2,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.58/14,338.05 = 2,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.58x = 14,338.05 × 2,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.58x = 42,757,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757,785.67/9,557.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.70

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