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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.88, 14,326.54 and 2,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.88, 14,326.54 and 2,974.52 is: 4,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.88 : 14,326.54 = 2,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.88/14,326.54 = 2,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.88x = 14,326.54 × 2,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.88x = 42,614,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,614,579.76/9,549.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.32

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