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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.82, 14,338.23 and 2,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.82, 14,338.23 and 2,985.52 is: 4,478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.82 : 14,338.23 = 2,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.82/14,338.23 = 2,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.82x = 14,338.23 × 2,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.82x = 42,807,036.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,807,036.58/9,558.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.28

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