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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.24, 14,279.62 and 2,947.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.24, 14,279.62 and 2,947.60 is: 4,419.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.24 : 14,279.62 = 2,947.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.24/14,279.62 = 2,947.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.24x = 14,279.62 × 2,947.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.24x = 42,090,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,607.91/9,523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,419.78

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