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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.97, 14,311.77 and 2,966.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.97, 14,311.77 and 2,966.21 is: 4,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.97 : 14,311.77 = 2,966.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.97/14,311.77 = 2,966.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.97x = 14,311.77 × 2,966.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.97x = 42,451,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451,715.29/9,539.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.88

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