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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.05, 14,316.48 and 2,970.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.05, 14,316.48 and 2,970.36 is: 4,455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.05 : 14,316.48 = 2,970.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.05/14,316.48 = 2,970.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.05x = 14,316.48 × 2,970.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.05x = 42,525,099.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,525,099.53/9,544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.67

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