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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.22, 14,349.33 and 2,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.22, 14,349.33 and 2,992.44 is: 4,488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.22 : 14,349.33 = 2,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.22/14,349.33 = 2,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.22x = 14,349.33 × 2,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.22x = 42,939,509.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,939,509.07/9,566.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.66

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