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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.84, 14,326.38 and 2,975.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.84, 14,326.38 and 2,975.88 is: 4,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.84 : 14,326.38 = 2,975.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.84/14,326.38 = 2,975.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.84x = 14,326.38 × 2,975.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.84x = 42,633,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,587.71/9,549.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.32

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