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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.08, 14,307.84 and 2,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.08, 14,307.84 and 2,963.76 is: 4,445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.08 : 14,307.84 = 2,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.08/14,307.84 = 2,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.08x = 14,307.84 × 2,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.08x = 42,405,003.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,405,003.88/9,538.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.86

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