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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.40, 14,159.12 and 2,513.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.40, 14,159.12 and 2,513.90 is: 3,770.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.40 : 14,159.12 = 2,513.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.40/14,159.12 = 2,513.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.40x = 14,159.12 × 2,513.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.40x = 35,594,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594,528.40/9,439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.85

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