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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.20, 14,295.18 and 2,955.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.20, 14,295.18 and 2,955.91 is: 4,434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.20 : 14,295.18 = 2,955.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.20/14,295.18 = 2,955.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.20x = 14,295.18 × 2,955.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.20x = 42,255,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,255,250.73/9,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.29

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