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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.24, 14,291.58 and 2,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.24, 14,291.58 and 2,955.64 is: 4,431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.24 : 14,291.58 = 2,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.24/14,291.58 = 2,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.24x = 14,291.58 × 2,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.24x = 42,240,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,240,765.51/9,531.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.82

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