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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.58, 14,306.37 and 2,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.58, 14,306.37 and 2,962 is: 4,443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.58 : 14,306.37 = 2,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.58/14,306.37 = 2,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.58x = 14,306.37 × 2,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.58x = 42,375,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,375,467.94/9,537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.00

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