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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.11, 14,312.60 and 2,966.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.11, 14,312.60 and 2,966.35 is: 4,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.11 : 14,312.60 = 2,966.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.11/14,312.60 = 2,966.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.11x = 14,312.60 × 2,966.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.11x = 42,456,181.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456,181.01/9,540.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.28

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