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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.88, 14,323.54 and 2,972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.88, 14,323.54 and 2,972.52 is: 4,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.88 : 14,323.54 = 2,972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.88/14,323.54 = 2,972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.88x = 14,323.54 × 2,972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.88x = 42,577,009.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,577,009.12/9,547.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.32

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