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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,559.86, 14,341.59 and 2,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,559.86, 14,341.59 and 2,984.46 is: 4,477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,559.86 : 14,341.59 = 2,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,559.86/14,341.59 = 2,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,559.86x = 14,341.59 × 2,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,559.86x = 42,801,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,801,901.69/9,559.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.25

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