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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.64, 14,202.96 and 2,543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.64, 14,202.96 and 2,543.14 is: 3,814.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.64 : 14,202.96 = 2,543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.64/14,202.96 = 2,543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.64x = 14,202.96 × 2,543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.64x = 36,120,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,120,115.69/9,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.71

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