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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.36, 14,339.34 and 2,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.36, 14,339.34 and 2,982.96 is: 4,475.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.36 : 14,339.34 = 2,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.36/14,339.34 = 2,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.36x = 14,339.34 × 2,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.36x = 42,773,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,773,677.65/9,558.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.00

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