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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549, 14,324.31 and 2,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549, 14,324.31 and 2,623.50 is: 3,935.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549 : 14,324.31 = 2,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549/14,324.31 = 2,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549x = 14,324.31 × 2,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549x = 37,579,827.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,579,827.29/9,549
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.47

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