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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.76, 14,289.31 and 2,953.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.76, 14,289.31 and 2,953.36 is: 4,427.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.76 : 14,289.31 = 2,953.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.76/14,289.31 = 2,953.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.76x = 14,289.31 × 2,953.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.76x = 42,201,498.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,201,498.13/9,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.92

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