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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.46, 14,309.28 and 2,963.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.46, 14,309.28 and 2,963.33 is: 4,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.46 : 14,309.28 = 2,963.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.46/14,309.28 = 2,963.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.46x = 14,309.28 × 2,963.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.46x = 42,403,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,047.16/9,538.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.48

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