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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,659.52, 14,491.36 and 2,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,659.52, 14,491.36 and 2,995.88 is: 4,494.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,659.52 : 14,491.36 = 2,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,659.52/14,491.36 = 2,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,659.52x = 14,491.36 × 2,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,659.52x = 43,414,330.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,414,330.79/9,659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.46

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