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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.22, 14,319.90 and 2,973.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.22, 14,319.90 and 2,973.18 is: 4,459.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.22 : 14,319.90 = 2,973.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.22/14,319.90 = 2,973.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.22x = 14,319.90 × 2,973.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.22x = 42,575,640.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575,640.28/9,548.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.01

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