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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.44, 14,315.19 and 2,970.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.44, 14,315.19 and 2,970.15 is: 4,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.44 : 14,315.19 = 2,970.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.44/14,315.19 = 2,970.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.44x = 14,315.19 × 2,970.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.44x = 42,518,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518,261.58/9,542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.70

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