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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.70, 14,298.93 and 2,958.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.70, 14,298.93 and 2,958.42 is: 4,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.70 : 14,298.93 = 2,958.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.70/14,298.93 = 2,958.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.70x = 14,298.93 × 2,958.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.70x = 42,302,169.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,302,169.00/9,531.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.05

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