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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.29, 14,350.50 and 2,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.29, 14,350.50 and 2,991.60 is: 4,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.29 : 14,350.50 = 2,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.29/14,350.50 = 2,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.29x = 14,350.50 × 2,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.29x = 42,930,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930,955.80/9,565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.20

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