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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.56, 14,324.42 and 2,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.56, 14,324.42 and 2,975.48 is: 4,463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.56 : 14,324.42 = 2,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.56/14,324.42 = 2,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.56x = 14,324.42 × 2,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.56x = 42,622,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,622,025.22/9,549.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.24

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