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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.82, 14,159.63 and 2,514.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.82, 14,159.63 and 2,514.32 is: 3,771.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.82 : 14,159.63 = 2,514.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.82/14,159.63 = 2,514.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.82x = 14,159.63 × 2,514.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.82x = 35,601,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,757.53/9,439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.45

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