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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.82, 14,343.30 and 2,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.82, 14,343.30 and 2,989.44 is: 4,481.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.82 : 14,343.30 = 2,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.82/14,343.30 = 2,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.82x = 14,343.30 × 2,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.82x = 42,878,434.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878,434.75/9,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.99

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