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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.97, 14,351.00 and 2,992.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.97, 14,351.00 and 2,992.64 is: 4,489.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.97 : 14,351.00 = 2,992.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.97/14,351.00 = 2,992.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.97x = 14,351.00 × 2,992.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.97x = 42,947,289.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,947,289.92/9,565.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.59

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