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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.32, 14,348.38 and 2,991.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.32, 14,348.38 and 2,991.64 is: 4,487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.32 : 14,348.38 = 2,991.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.32/14,348.38 = 2,991.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.32x = 14,348.38 × 2,991.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.32x = 42,925,187.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925,187.54/9,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.59

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