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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.59, 14,322.89 and 2,974.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.59, 14,322.89 and 2,974.77 is: 4,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.59 : 14,322.89 = 2,974.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.59/14,322.89 = 2,974.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.59x = 14,322.89 × 2,974.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.59x = 42,607,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,607,288.61/9,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.16

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