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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.46, 14,320.12 and 2,973.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.46, 14,320.12 and 2,973.09 is: 4,459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.46 : 14,320.12 = 2,973.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.46/14,320.12 = 2,973.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.46x = 14,320.12 × 2,973.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.46x = 42,574,990.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,574,990.71/9,547.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.30

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