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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.55, 14,350.23 and 2,992.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.55, 14,350.23 and 2,992.86 is: 4,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.55 : 14,350.23 = 2,992.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.55/14,350.23 = 2,992.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.55x = 14,350.23 × 2,992.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.55x = 42,948,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,948,229.36/9,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.42

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