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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.59, 14,343.89 and 2,988.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.59, 14,343.89 and 2,988.81 is: 4,483.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.59 : 14,343.89 = 2,988.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.59/14,343.89 = 2,988.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.59x = 14,343.89 × 2,988.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.59x = 42,871,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,871,161.87/9,562.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.22

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