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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.87, 14,310.71 and 2,964.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.87, 14,310.71 and 2,964.29 is: 4,446.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.87 : 14,310.71 = 2,964.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.87/14,310.71 = 2,964.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.87x = 14,310.71 × 2,964.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.87x = 42,421,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421,008.17/9,539.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.71

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