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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.40, 14,297.64 and 2,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.40, 14,297.64 and 2,958.52 is: 4,437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.40 : 14,297.64 = 2,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.40/14,297.64 = 2,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.40x = 14,297.64 × 2,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.40x = 42,299,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,299,853.89/9,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.95

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