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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,529.66, 14,294.94 and 2,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,529.66, 14,294.94 and 2,955.94 is: 4,434.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,529.66 : 14,294.94 = 2,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,529.66/14,294.94 = 2,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,529.66x = 14,294.94 × 2,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,529.66x = 42,254,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,254,984.94/9,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.05

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