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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.36, 14,314.48 and 2,967.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.36, 14,314.48 and 2,967.60 is: 4,452.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.36 : 14,314.48 = 2,967.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.36/14,314.48 = 2,967.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.36x = 14,314.48 × 2,967.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.36x = 42,479,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,479,643.43/9,541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.16

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