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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,523.74, 14,285.01 and 2,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,523.74, 14,285.01 and 2,949.39 is: 4,423.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,523.74 : 14,285.01 = 2,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,523.74/14,285.01 = 2,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,523.74x = 14,285.01 × 2,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,523.74x = 42,132,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,132,065.64/9,523.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.90

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