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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.22, 14,338.98 and 2,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.22, 14,338.98 and 2,986.26 is: 4,478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.22 : 14,338.98 = 2,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.22/14,338.98 = 2,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.22x = 14,338.98 × 2,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.22x = 42,819,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819,922.41/9,560.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.97

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