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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.06, 14,246.94 and 2,923.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.06, 14,246.94 and 2,923.79 is: 4,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.06 : 14,246.94 = 2,923.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.06/14,246.94 = 2,923.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.06x = 14,246.94 × 2,923.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.06x = 41,654,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654,989.47/9,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.10

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