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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,655.05, 14,481.86 and 2,991.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,655.05, 14,481.86 and 2,991.60 is: 4,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,655.05 : 14,481.86 = 2,991.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,655.05/14,481.86 = 2,991.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,655.05x = 14,481.86 × 2,991.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,655.05x = 43,323,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,323,962.24/9,655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.18

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