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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.48, 14,351.48 and 2,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.48, 14,351.48 and 2,993.52 is: 4,490.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.48 : 14,351.48 = 2,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.48/14,351.48 = 2,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.48x = 14,351.48 × 2,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.48x = 42,961,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,961,442.41/9,567.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.36

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