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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.41, 14,322.03 and 2,973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.41, 14,322.03 and 2,973.64 is: 4,460.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.41 : 14,322.03 = 2,973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.41/14,322.03 = 2,973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.41x = 14,322.03 × 2,973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.41x = 42,588,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,588,561.29/9,548.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.28

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