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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.49, 14,246.31 and 2,923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.49, 14,246.31 and 2,923.73 is: 4,385.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.49 : 14,246.31 = 2,923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.49/14,246.31 = 2,923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.49x = 14,246.31 × 2,923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.49x = 41,652,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,652,363.94/9,497.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.62

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