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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,537.62, 14,306.50 and 2,963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,537.62, 14,306.50 and 2,963.66 is: 4,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,537.62 : 14,306.50 = 2,963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,537.62/14,306.50 = 2,963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,537.62x = 14,306.50 × 2,963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,537.62x = 42,399,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,399,601.79/9,537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.51

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