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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.12, 14,301.36 and 2,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.12, 14,301.36 and 2,961.36 is: 4,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.12 : 14,301.36 = 2,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.12/14,301.36 = 2,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.12x = 14,301.36 × 2,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.12x = 42,351,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,351,475.45/9,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.70

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