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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.70, 14,321.99 and 2,974.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.70, 14,321.99 and 2,974.34 is: 4,461.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.70 : 14,321.99 = 2,974.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.70/14,321.99 = 2,974.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.70x = 14,321.99 × 2,974.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.70x = 42,598,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,598,467.74/9,548.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.18

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