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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.96, 14,316.30 and 2,970.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.96, 14,316.30 and 2,970.72 is: 4,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.96 : 14,316.30 = 2,970.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.96/14,316.30 = 2,970.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.96x = 14,316.30 × 2,970.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.96x = 42,529,718.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,529,718.74/9,543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.19

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