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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.67, 14,342.27 and 2,989.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.67, 14,342.27 and 2,989.47 is: 4,481.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.67 : 14,342.27 = 2,989.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.67/14,342.27 = 2,989.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.67x = 14,342.27 × 2,989.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.67x = 42,875,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875,770.95/9,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.79

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