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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.58, 14,246.03 and 2,923.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.58, 14,246.03 and 2,923.59 is: 4,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.58 : 14,246.03 = 2,923.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.58/14,246.03 = 2,923.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.58x = 14,246.03 × 2,923.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.58x = 41,649,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,649,595.13/9,497.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.29

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