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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.80, 14,322.90 and 2,973.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.80, 14,322.90 and 2,973.38 is: 4,460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.80 : 14,322.90 = 2,973.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.80/14,322.90 = 2,973.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.80x = 14,322.90 × 2,973.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.80x = 42,587,424.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,587,424.40/9,546.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.91

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