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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.42, 14,159.10 and 2,513.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.42, 14,159.10 and 2,513.92 is: 3,770.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.42 : 14,159.10 = 2,513.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.42/14,159.10 = 2,513.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.42x = 14,159.10 × 2,513.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.42x = 35,594,844.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,594,844.67/9,439.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.87

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