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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,621.84, 14,434.34 and 2,958.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,621.84, 14,434.34 and 2,958.18 is: 4,437.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,621.84 : 14,434.34 = 2,958.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,621.84/14,434.34 = 2,958.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,621.84x = 14,434.34 × 2,958.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,621.84x = 42,699,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,375.90/9,621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.76

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