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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.48, 14,301.68 and 2,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.48, 14,301.68 and 2,963.76 is: 4,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.48 : 14,301.68 = 2,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.48/14,301.68 = 2,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.48x = 14,301.68 × 2,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.48x = 42,386,747.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,386,747.12/9,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.23

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