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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.46, 14,323.71 and 2,623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.46, 14,323.71 and 2,623.34 is: 3,934.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.46 : 14,323.71 = 2,623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.46/14,323.71 = 2,623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.46x = 14,323.71 × 2,623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.46x = 37,575,961.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,575,961.39/9,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.47

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