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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.70, 14,323.50 and 2,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.70, 14,323.50 and 2,975.34 is: 4,462.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.70 : 14,323.50 = 2,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.70/14,323.50 = 2,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.70x = 14,323.50 × 2,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.70x = 42,617,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,617,282.49/9,549.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.68

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