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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.90, 14,315.70 and 2,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.90, 14,315.70 and 2,968.40 is: 4,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.90 : 14,315.70 = 2,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.90/14,315.70 = 2,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.90x = 14,315.70 × 2,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.90x = 42,494,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,494,723.88/9,542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.02

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