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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.18, 14,247.12 and 2,923.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.18, 14,247.12 and 2,923.91 is: 4,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.18 : 14,247.12 = 2,923.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.18/14,247.12 = 2,923.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.18x = 14,247.12 × 2,923.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.18x = 41,657,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,296.64/9,497.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.28

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