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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.70, 14,341.04 and 2,987.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.70, 14,341.04 and 2,987.44 is: 4,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.70 : 14,341.04 = 2,987.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.70/14,341.04 = 2,987.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.70x = 14,341.04 × 2,987.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.70x = 42,842,996.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,842,996.54/9,560.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.16

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