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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.06, 14,314.68 and 2,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.06, 14,314.68 and 2,969.10 is: 4,453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.06 : 14,314.68 = 2,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.06/14,314.68 = 2,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.06x = 14,314.68 × 2,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.06x = 42,501,716.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501,716.39/9,543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.68

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