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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,617.22, 14,427.58 and 2,953.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,617.22, 14,427.58 and 2,953.58 is: 4,430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,617.22 : 14,427.58 = 2,953.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,617.22/14,427.58 = 2,953.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,617.22x = 14,427.58 × 2,953.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,617.22x = 42,612,932.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,932.21/9,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.90

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