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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.88, 14,296.32 and 2,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.88, 14,296.32 and 2,958.72 is: 4,438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.88 : 14,296.32 = 2,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.88/14,296.32 = 2,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.88x = 14,296.32 × 2,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.88x = 42,298,807.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,298,807.91/9,530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.08

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