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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.50, 14,317.92 and 2,969.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.50, 14,317.92 and 2,969.64 is: 4,454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.50 : 14,317.92 = 2,969.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.50/14,317.92 = 2,969.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.50x = 14,317.92 × 2,969.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.50x = 42,519,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,519,067.95/9,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.82

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