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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.10, 14,346.60 and 2,991.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.10, 14,346.60 and 2,991.52 is: 4,486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.10 : 14,346.60 = 2,991.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.10/14,346.60 = 2,991.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.10x = 14,346.60 × 2,991.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.10x = 42,918,140.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918,140.83/9,567.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.01

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