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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.44, 14,309.19 and 2,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.44, 14,309.19 and 2,966.15 is: 4,449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.44 : 14,309.19 = 2,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.44/14,309.19 = 2,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.44x = 14,309.19 × 2,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.44x = 42,443,132.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,132.37/9,538.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.69

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