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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.07, 14,297.99 and 2,957.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.07, 14,297.99 and 2,957.78 is: 4,437.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.07 : 14,297.99 = 2,957.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.07/14,297.99 = 2,957.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.07x = 14,297.99 × 2,957.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.07x = 42,290,308.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,290,308.86/9,531.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.10

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