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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.65, 14,204.46 and 2,544.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.65, 14,204.46 and 2,544.15 is: 3,816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.65 : 14,204.46 = 2,544.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.65/14,204.46 = 2,544.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.65x = 14,204.46 × 2,544.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.65x = 36,138,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138,205.89/9,469.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.22

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