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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.68, 14,312.52 and 2,968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.68, 14,312.52 and 2,968.28 is: 4,452.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.68 : 14,312.52 = 2,968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.68/14,312.52 = 2,968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.68x = 14,312.52 × 2,968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.68x = 42,483,566.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,483,566.87/9,541.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.42

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