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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.11, 14,315.40 and 2,882.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.11, 14,315.40 and 2,882.70 is: 4,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.11 : 14,315.40 = 2,882.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.11/14,315.40 = 2,882.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.11x = 14,315.40 × 2,882.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.11x = 41,267,003.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267,003.58/9,547.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.46

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