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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.13, 14,321.25 and 2,882.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.13, 14,321.25 and 2,882.07 is: 4,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.13 : 14,321.25 = 2,882.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.13/14,321.25 = 2,882.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.13x = 14,321.25 × 2,882.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.13x = 41,274,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,274,844.99/9,546.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.73

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