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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.54, 14,158.22 and 2,514.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.54, 14,158.22 and 2,514.58 is: 3,771.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.54 : 14,158.22 = 2,514.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.54/14,158.22 = 2,514.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.54x = 14,158.22 × 2,514.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.54x = 35,601,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,976.85/9,439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.58

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