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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545, 14,318.67 and 2,970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545, 14,318.67 and 2,970.14 is: 4,455.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545 : 14,318.67 = 2,970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545/14,318.67 = 2,970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545x = 14,318.67 × 2,970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545x = 42,528,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,528,454.51/9,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.57

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