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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.26, 14,283 and 2,947.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.26, 14,283 and 2,947.86 is: 4,421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.26 : 14,283 = 2,947.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.26/14,283 = 2,947.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.26x = 14,283 × 2,947.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.26x = 42,104,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,104,284.38/9,523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.20

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