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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.13, 14,340.20 and 2,986.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.13, 14,340.20 and 2,986.83 is: 4,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.13 : 14,340.20 = 2,986.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.13/14,340.20 = 2,986.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.13x = 14,340.20 × 2,986.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.13x = 42,831,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,831,778.41/9,560.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.25

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