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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.19, 14,344.78 and 2,989.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.19, 14,344.78 and 2,989.43 is: 4,484.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.19 : 14,344.78 = 2,989.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.19/14,344.78 = 2,989.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.19x = 14,344.78 × 2,989.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.19x = 42,882,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,715.68/9,563.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.15

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