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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.06, 14,346.48 and 2,990.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.06, 14,346.48 and 2,990.30 is: 4,485.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.06 : 14,346.48 = 2,990.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.06/14,346.48 = 2,990.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.06x = 14,346.48 × 2,990.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.06x = 42,900,279.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,900,279.14/9,564.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.57

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