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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,548.93, 14,323.40 and 2,975.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,548.93, 14,323.40 and 2,975.65 is: 4,463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,548.93 : 14,323.40 = 2,975.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,548.93/14,323.40 = 2,975.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,548.93x = 14,323.40 × 2,975.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,548.93x = 42,621,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,621,385.68/9,548.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.47

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