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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.80, 14,321.04 and 2,973.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.80, 14,321.04 and 2,973.36 is: 4,459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.80 : 14,321.04 = 2,973.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.80/14,321.04 = 2,973.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.80x = 14,321.04 × 2,973.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.80x = 42,581,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,581,607.49/9,547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.83

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