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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,440.69, 14,160.94 and 2,515.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,440.69, 14,160.94 and 2,515.19 is: 3,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,440.69 : 14,160.94 = 2,515.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,440.69/14,160.94 = 2,515.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,440.69x = 14,160.94 × 2,515.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,440.69x = 35,617,454.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,617,454.68/9,440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.76

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