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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.69, 14,344.03 and 2,988.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.69, 14,344.03 and 2,988.93 is: 4,483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.69 : 14,344.03 = 2,988.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.69/14,344.03 = 2,988.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.69x = 14,344.03 × 2,988.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.69x = 42,873,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,873,301.59/9,562.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.40

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