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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.85, 14,246.79 and 2,923.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.85, 14,246.79 and 2,923.98 is: 4,385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.85 : 14,246.79 = 2,923.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.85/14,246.79 = 2,923.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.85x = 14,246.79 × 2,923.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.85x = 41,657,329.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,657,329.02/9,497.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.97

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