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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,535.79, 14,305.21 and 2,960.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,535.79, 14,305.21 and 2,960.43 is: 4,441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,535.79 : 14,305.21 = 2,960.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,535.79/14,305.21 = 2,960.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,535.79x = 14,305.21 × 2,960.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,535.79x = 42,349,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,349,565.44/9,535.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.12

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