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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.38, 14,319.44 and 2,972.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.38, 14,319.44 and 2,972.23 is: 4,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.38 : 14,319.44 = 2,972.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.38/14,319.44 = 2,972.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.38x = 14,319.44 × 2,972.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.38x = 42,560,669.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,560,669.15/9,545.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.77

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