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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.20, 14,298.18 and 2,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.20, 14,298.18 and 2,957.92 is: 4,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.20 : 14,298.18 = 2,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.20/14,298.18 = 2,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.20x = 14,298.18 × 2,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.20x = 42,292,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,292,801.09/9,531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.30

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