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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,649, 14,473.50 and 2,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,649, 14,473.50 and 2,353 is: 3,529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,649 : 14,473.50 = 2,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,649/14,473.50 = 2,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,649x = 14,473.50 × 2,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,649x = 34,056,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056,145.50/9,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.50

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