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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.07, 14,294.99 and 2,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.07, 14,294.99 and 2,955.78 is: 4,434.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.07 : 14,294.99 = 2,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.07/14,294.99 = 2,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.07x = 14,294.99 × 2,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.07x = 42,252,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,252,845.54/9,529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.10

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