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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.81, 14,309.55 and 2,614.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.81, 14,309.55 and 2,614.31 is: 3,921.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.81 : 14,309.55 = 2,614.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.81/14,309.55 = 2,614.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.81x = 14,309.55 × 2,614.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.81x = 37,409,528.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,409,528.11/9,539.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.41

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