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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.65, 14,282.37 and 2,947.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.65, 14,282.37 and 2,947.41 is: 4,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.65 : 14,282.37 = 2,947.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.65/14,282.37 = 2,947.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.65x = 14,282.37 × 2,947.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.65x = 42,096,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,096,000.16/9,520.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.55

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