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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.07, 14,338.44 and 2,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.07, 14,338.44 and 2,988.24 is: 4,480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.07 : 14,338.44 = 2,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.07/14,338.44 = 2,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.07x = 14,338.44 × 2,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.07x = 42,846,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846,699.95/9,562.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.90

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