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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.10, 14,247.20 and 2,923.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.10, 14,247.20 and 2,923.29 is: 4,385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.10 : 14,247.20 = 2,923.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.10/14,247.20 = 2,923.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.10x = 14,247.20 × 2,923.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.10x = 41,648,682.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,648,682.67/9,497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.41

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