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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.32, 14,301.30 and 2,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.32, 14,301.30 and 2,960.04 is: 4,440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.32 : 14,301.30 = 2,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.32/14,301.30 = 2,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.32x = 14,301.30 × 2,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.32x = 42,332,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,332,420.05/9,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.47

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