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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.64, 14,289.02 and 2,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.64, 14,289.02 and 2,953.96 is: 4,429.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.64 : 14,289.02 = 2,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.64/14,289.02 = 2,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.64x = 14,289.02 × 2,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.64x = 42,209,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,209,193.52/9,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.25

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