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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.39, 14,325.35 and 2,974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.39, 14,325.35 and 2,974.65 is: 4,462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.39 : 14,325.35 = 2,974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.39/14,325.35 = 2,974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.39x = 14,325.35 × 2,974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.39x = 42,612,887.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612,887.50/9,548.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.84

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