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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.08, 14,312.58 and 2,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.08, 14,312.58 and 2,965.50 is: 4,448.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.08 : 14,312.58 = 2,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.08/14,312.58 = 2,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.08x = 14,312.58 × 2,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.08x = 42,443,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,955.99/9,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.55

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