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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.70, 14,320.49 and 2,973.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.70, 14,320.49 and 2,973.34 is: 4,459.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.70 : 14,320.49 = 2,973.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.70/14,320.49 = 2,973.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.70x = 14,320.49 × 2,973.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.70x = 42,579,657.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,579,657.37/9,547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.68

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