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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.52, 14,159.22 and 2,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.52, 14,159.22 and 2,419.52 is: 3,629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.52 : 14,159.22 = 2,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.52/14,159.22 = 2,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.52x = 14,159.22 × 2,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.52x = 34,258,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,258,445.18/9,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.26

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