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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.20, 14,316.30 and 2,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.20, 14,316.30 and 2,972.40 is: 4,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.20 : 14,316.30 = 2,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.20/14,316.30 = 2,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.20x = 14,316.30 × 2,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.20x = 42,553,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553,770.12/9,544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.60

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