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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.20, 14,305.91 and 2,961.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.20, 14,305.91 and 2,961.09 is: 4,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.20 : 14,305.91 = 2,961.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.20/14,305.91 = 2,961.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.20x = 14,305.91 × 2,961.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.20x = 42,361,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,361,072.24/9,536.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.13

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