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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.27, 14,310.36 and 2,966.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.27, 14,310.36 and 2,966.45 is: 4,449.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.27 : 14,310.36 = 2,966.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.27/14,310.36 = 2,966.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.27x = 14,310.36 × 2,966.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.27x = 42,450,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,450,895.87/9,540.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.65

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