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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.81, 14,123.61 and 2,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.81, 14,123.61 and 2,395.82 is: 3,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.81 : 14,123.61 = 2,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.81/14,123.61 = 2,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.81x = 14,123.61 × 2,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.81x = 33,837,627.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837,627.31/9,415.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.71

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