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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.95, 14,319.37 and 2,972.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.95, 14,319.37 and 2,972.59 is: 4,458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.95 : 14,319.37 = 2,972.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.95/14,319.37 = 2,972.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.95x = 14,319.37 × 2,972.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.95x = 42,565,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565,572.84/9,546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.55

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