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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.48, 14,348.20 and 2,991.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.48, 14,348.20 and 2,991.66 is: 4,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.48 : 14,348.20 = 2,991.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.48/14,348.20 = 2,991.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.48x = 14,348.20 × 2,991.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.48x = 42,924,936.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,924,936.01/9,565.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.48

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