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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.88, 14,310.83 and 2,614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.88, 14,310.83 and 2,614.38 is: 3,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.88 : 14,310.83 = 2,614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.88/14,310.83 = 2,614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.88x = 14,310.83 × 2,614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.88x = 37,413,947.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,413,947.74/9,539.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.85

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