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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.21, 14,245.84 and 2,923.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.21, 14,245.84 and 2,923.35 is: 4,385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.21 : 14,245.84 = 2,923.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.21/14,245.84 = 2,923.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.21x = 14,245.84 × 2,923.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.21x = 41,645,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,645,569.06/9,497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.03

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