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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,530.90, 14,296.89 and 2,958.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,530.90, 14,296.89 and 2,958.02 is: 4,437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,530.90 : 14,296.89 = 2,958.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,530.90/14,296.89 = 2,958.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,530.90x = 14,296.89 × 2,958.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,530.90x = 42,290,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290,486.56/9,530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.20

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