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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.38, 14,316.44 and 2,970.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.38, 14,316.44 and 2,970.23 is: 4,455.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.38 : 14,316.44 = 2,970.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.38/14,316.44 = 2,970.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.38x = 14,316.44 × 2,970.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.38x = 42,523,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,523,104.73/9,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.77

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