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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.18, 14,307.32 and 2,964.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.18, 14,307.32 and 2,964.89 is: 4,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.18 : 14,307.32 = 2,964.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.18/14,307.32 = 2,964.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.18x = 14,307.32 × 2,964.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.18x = 42,419,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,419,629.99/9,537.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.82

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