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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.77, 14,303.51 and 2,961.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.77, 14,303.51 and 2,961.98 is: 4,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.77 : 14,303.51 = 2,961.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.77/14,303.51 = 2,961.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.77x = 14,303.51 × 2,961.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.77x = 42,366,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366,624.22/9,535.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.92

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