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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.80, 14,189.70 and 2,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.80, 14,189.70 and 2,534.30 is: 3,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.80 : 14,189.70 = 2,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.80/14,189.70 = 2,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.80x = 14,189.70 × 2,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.80x = 35,960,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960,956.71/9,459.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.45

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