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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.49, 14,311.64 and 2,964.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.49, 14,311.64 and 2,964.91 is: 4,447.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.49 : 14,311.64 = 2,964.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.49/14,311.64 = 2,964.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.49x = 14,311.64 × 2,964.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.49x = 42,432,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,432,696.19/9,540.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.64

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