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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.69, 14,159.44 and 2,514.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.69, 14,159.44 and 2,514.19 is: 3,771.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.69 : 14,159.44 = 2,514.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.69/14,159.44 = 2,514.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.69x = 14,159.44 × 2,514.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.69x = 35,599,522.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599,522.45/9,439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.26

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