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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.47, 14,324.16 and 2,975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.47, 14,324.16 and 2,975.66 is: 4,463.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.47 : 14,324.16 = 2,975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.47/14,324.16 = 2,975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.47x = 14,324.16 × 2,975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.47x = 42,623,743.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,623,743.45/9,549.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.47

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