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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.59, 14,340.89 and 2,986.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.59, 14,340.89 and 2,986.81 is: 4,480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.59 : 14,340.89 = 2,986.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.59/14,340.89 = 2,986.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.59x = 14,340.89 × 2,986.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.59x = 42,833,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,833,485.28/9,560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.21

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