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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.40, 14,348.12 and 2,991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.40, 14,348.12 and 2,991.62 is: 4,487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.40 : 14,348.12 = 2,991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.40/14,348.12 = 2,991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.40x = 14,348.12 × 2,991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.40x = 42,924,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,924,122.75/9,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.44

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