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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.67, 14,337.77 and 2,986.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.67, 14,337.77 and 2,986.47 is: 4,477.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.67 : 14,337.77 = 2,986.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.67/14,337.77 = 2,986.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.67x = 14,337.77 × 2,986.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.67x = 42,819,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819,305.04/9,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.29

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