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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.78, 14,351.66 and 2,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.78, 14,351.66 and 2,994.02 is: 4,491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.78 : 14,351.66 = 2,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.78/14,351.66 = 2,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.78x = 14,351.66 × 2,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.78x = 42,969,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,969,157.07/9,567.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.03

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