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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.20, 14,312.04 and 2,967.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.20, 14,312.04 and 2,967.24 is: 4,450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.20 : 14,312.04 = 2,967.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.20/14,312.04 = 2,967.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.20x = 14,312.04 × 2,967.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.20x = 42,467,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,467,257.57/9,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.93

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