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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.71, 14,338.07 and 2,985.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.71, 14,338.07 and 2,985.47 is: 4,478.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.71 : 14,338.07 = 2,985.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.71/14,338.07 = 2,985.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.71x = 14,338.07 × 2,985.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.71x = 42,805,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,805,791.23/9,558.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.20

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