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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,533.70, 14,301.93 and 2,960.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,533.70, 14,301.93 and 2,960.42 is: 4,441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,533.70 : 14,301.93 = 2,960.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,533.70/14,301.93 = 2,960.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,533.70x = 14,301.93 × 2,960.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,533.70x = 42,339,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339,719.61/9,533.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.06

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