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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.68, 14,311.02 and 2,967.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.68, 14,311.02 and 2,967.28 is: 4,450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.68 : 14,311.02 = 2,967.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.68/14,311.02 = 2,967.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.68x = 14,311.02 × 2,967.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.68x = 42,464,803.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,464,803.43/9,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.92

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