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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,536.54, 14,304.63 and 2,962.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,536.54, 14,304.63 and 2,962.73 is: 4,444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,536.54 : 14,304.63 = 2,962.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,536.54/14,304.63 = 2,962.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,536.54x = 14,304.63 × 2,962.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,536.54x = 42,380,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,380,684.92/9,536.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.03

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