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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.16, 14,167.98 and 2,519.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.16, 14,167.98 and 2,519.88 is: 3,779.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.16 : 14,167.98 = 2,519.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.16/14,167.98 = 2,519.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.16x = 14,167.98 × 2,519.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.16x = 35,701,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701,609.44/9,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.88

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