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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.78, 14,350.16 and 2,993.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.78, 14,350.16 and 2,993.02 is: 4,489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.78 : 14,350.16 = 2,993.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.78/14,350.16 = 2,993.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.78x = 14,350.16 × 2,993.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.78x = 42,950,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,950,287.49/9,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.53

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