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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.88, 14,311.14 and 2,966.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.88, 14,311.14 and 2,966.92 is: 4,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.88 : 14,311.14 = 2,966.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.88/14,311.14 = 2,966.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.88x = 14,311.14 × 2,966.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.88x = 42,460,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,460,007.49/9,540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.32

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