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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.34, 14,347.46 and 2,991.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.34, 14,347.46 and 2,991.67 is: 4,486.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.34 : 14,347.46 = 2,991.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.34/14,347.46 = 2,991.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.34x = 14,347.46 × 2,991.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.34x = 42,922,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,922,865.66/9,566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.86

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