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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.40, 14,247.45 and 2,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.40, 14,247.45 and 2,924.12 is: 4,386.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.40 : 14,247.45 = 2,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.40/14,247.45 = 2,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.40x = 14,247.45 × 2,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.40x = 41,661,253.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,661,253.49/9,497.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.60

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