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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.97, 14,310.27 and 2,965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.97, 14,310.27 and 2,965.21 is: 4,448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.97 : 14,310.27 = 2,965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.97/14,310.27 = 2,965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.97x = 14,310.27 × 2,965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.97x = 42,432,919.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432,919.93/9,538.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.38

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