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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.15, 14,295.77 and 2,957.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.15, 14,295.77 and 2,957.27 is: 4,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.15 : 14,295.77 = 2,957.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.15/14,295.77 = 2,957.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.15x = 14,295.77 × 2,957.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.15x = 42,276,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276,451.75/9,530.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.07

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