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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.40, 14,313.78 and 2,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.40, 14,313.78 and 2,967.24 is: 4,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.40 : 14,313.78 = 2,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.40/14,313.78 = 2,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.40x = 14,313.78 × 2,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.40x = 42,472,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472,420.57/9,542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.92

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