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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,620.58, 14,430.29 and 2,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,620.58, 14,430.29 and 2,957.14 is: 4,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,620.58 : 14,430.29 = 2,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,620.58/14,430.29 = 2,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,620.58x = 14,430.29 × 2,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,620.58x = 42,672,413.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,672,413.20/9,620.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.53

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