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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.39, 14,296.40 and 2,957.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.39, 14,296.40 and 2,957.41 is: 4,435.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.39 : 14,296.40 = 2,957.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.39/14,296.40 = 2,957.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.39x = 14,296.40 × 2,957.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.39x = 42,280,244.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,280,244.84/9,531.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.89

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