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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,662.88, 14,488.98 and 2,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,662.88, 14,488.98 and 2,997.54 is: 4,494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,662.88 : 14,488.98 = 2,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,662.88/14,488.98 = 2,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,662.88x = 14,488.98 × 2,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,662.88x = 43,431,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,431,297.11/9,662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.65

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