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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.11, 14,347.67 and 2,991.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.11, 14,347.67 and 2,991.33 is: 4,487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.11 : 14,347.67 = 2,991.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.11/14,347.67 = 2,991.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.11x = 14,347.67 × 2,991.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.11x = 42,918,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918,600.74/9,565.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.00

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