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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.54, 14,309.32 and 2,963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.54, 14,309.32 and 2,963.36 is: 4,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.54 : 14,309.32 = 2,963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.54/14,309.32 = 2,963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.54x = 14,309.32 × 2,963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.54x = 42,403,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403,666.52/9,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.51

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