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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.32, 14,311.42 and 2,964.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.32, 14,311.42 and 2,964.74 is: 4,447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.32 : 14,311.42 = 2,964.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.32/14,311.42 = 2,964.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.32x = 14,311.42 × 2,964.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.32x = 42,429,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,429,560.36/9,540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.40

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