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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.52, 14,298.36 and 2,958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.52, 14,298.36 and 2,958.64 is: 4,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.52 : 14,298.36 = 2,958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.52/14,298.36 = 2,958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.52x = 14,298.36 × 2,958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.52x = 42,303,699.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,303,699.83/9,533.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.36

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