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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.89, 14,204.83 and 2,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.89, 14,204.83 and 2,544.39 is: 3,816.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.89 : 14,204.83 = 2,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.89/14,204.83 = 2,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.89x = 14,204.83 × 2,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.89x = 36,142,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142,627.40/9,469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.58

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