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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.41, 14,304.65 and 2,960.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.41, 14,304.65 and 2,960.06 is: 4,440.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.41 : 14,304.65 = 2,960.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.41/14,304.65 = 2,960.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.41x = 14,304.65 × 2,960.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.41x = 42,342,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,342,535.96/9,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.56

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