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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.95, 14,320.87 and 2,973.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.95, 14,320.87 and 2,973.59 is: 4,460.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.95 : 14,320.87 = 2,973.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.95/14,320.87 = 2,973.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.95x = 14,320.87 × 2,973.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.95x = 42,584,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,584,352.59/9,547.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.05

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