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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.40, 14,323.02 and 2,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.40, 14,323.02 and 2,623 is: 3,934.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.40 : 14,323.02 = 2,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.40/14,323.02 = 2,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.40x = 14,323.02 × 2,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.40x = 37,569,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569,281.46/9,549.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.20

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