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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.23, 14,296.58 and 2,957.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.23, 14,296.58 and 2,957.30 is: 4,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.23 : 14,296.58 = 2,957.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.23/14,296.58 = 2,957.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.23x = 14,296.58 × 2,957.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.23x = 42,279,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,279,276.03/9,529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.80

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