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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.66, 14,319.42 and 2,971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.66, 14,319.42 and 2,971.92 is: 4,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.66 : 14,319.42 = 2,971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.66/14,319.42 = 2,971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.66x = 14,319.42 × 2,971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.66x = 42,556,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,556,170.69/9,546.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.70

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