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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.38, 14,321.63 and 2,882.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.38, 14,321.63 and 2,882.33 is: 4,324.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.38 : 14,321.63 = 2,882.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.38/14,321.63 = 2,882.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.38x = 14,321.63 × 2,882.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.38x = 41,279,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279,592.19/9,546.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,324.11

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