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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.23, 14,298.08 and 2,958.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.23, 14,298.08 and 2,958.30 is: 4,438.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.23 : 14,298.08 = 2,958.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.23/14,298.08 = 2,958.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.23x = 14,298.08 × 2,958.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.23x = 42,298,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,298,010.06/9,530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.30

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