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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,531.72, 14,296.37 and 2,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,531.72, 14,296.37 and 2,957.76 is: 4,436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,531.72 : 14,296.37 = 2,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,531.72/14,296.37 = 2,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,531.72x = 14,296.37 × 2,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,531.72x = 42,285,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,285,216.54/9,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.26

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