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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.40, 14,296.14 and 2,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.40, 14,296.14 and 2,957.52 is: 4,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.40 : 14,296.14 = 2,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.40/14,296.14 = 2,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.40x = 14,296.14 × 2,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.40x = 42,281,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,281,119.97/9,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.45

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