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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.81, 14,323.21 and 2,975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.81, 14,323.21 and 2,975.52 is: 4,463.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.81 : 14,323.21 = 2,975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.81/14,323.21 = 2,975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.81x = 14,323.21 × 2,975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.81x = 42,618,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,618,997.82/9,548.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.28

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