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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.83, 14,310.45 and 2,964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.83, 14,310.45 and 2,964.66 is: 4,447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.83 : 14,310.45 = 2,964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.83/14,310.45 = 2,964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.83x = 14,310.45 × 2,964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.83x = 42,425,618.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,618.70/9,538.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.68

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