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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.41, 14,337.10 and 2,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.41, 14,337.10 and 2,983.84 is: 4,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.41 : 14,337.10 = 2,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.41/14,337.10 = 2,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.41x = 14,337.10 × 2,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.41x = 42,779,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,779,580.35/9,558.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.60

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