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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.03, 14,340.04 and 2,986.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.03, 14,340.04 and 2,986.22 is: 4,479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.03 : 14,340.04 = 2,986.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.03/14,340.04 = 2,986.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.03x = 14,340.04 × 2,986.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.03x = 42,822,461.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,822,461.97/9,560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.33

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