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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,538.31, 14,307.44 and 2,612.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,538.31, 14,307.44 and 2,612.81 is: 3,919.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,538.31 : 14,307.44 = 2,612.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,538.31/14,307.44 = 2,612.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,538.31x = 14,307.44 × 2,612.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,538.31x = 37,382,537.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382,537.71/9,538.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,919.20

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