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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.76, 14,311.26 and 2,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.76, 14,311.26 and 2,966.80 is: 4,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.76 : 14,311.26 = 2,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.76/14,311.26 = 2,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.76x = 14,311.26 × 2,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.76x = 42,458,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,458,646.17/9,540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.24

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