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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,520.72, 14,283.90 and 2,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,520.72, 14,283.90 and 2,947.38 is: 4,421.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,520.72 : 14,283.90 = 2,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,520.72/14,283.90 = 2,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,520.72x = 14,283.90 × 2,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,520.72x = 42,100,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,081.18/9,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.94

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