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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.83, 14,351.46 and 2,992.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.83, 14,351.46 and 2,992.47 is: 4,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.83 : 14,351.46 = 2,992.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.83/14,351.46 = 2,992.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.83x = 14,351.46 × 2,992.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.83x = 42,946,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,946,313.51/9,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.09

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