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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.97, 14,347.46 and 2,991.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.97, 14,347.46 and 2,991.19 is: 4,486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.97 : 14,347.46 = 2,991.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.97/14,347.46 = 2,991.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.97x = 14,347.46 × 2,991.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.97x = 42,915,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,915,978.88/9,564.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.79

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