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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,534.50, 14,297.19 and 2,960.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,534.50, 14,297.19 and 2,960.74 is: 4,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,534.50 : 14,297.19 = 2,960.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,534.50/14,297.19 = 2,960.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,534.50x = 14,297.19 × 2,960.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,534.50x = 42,330,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,330,262.32/9,534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.69

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