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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.89, 14,310.81 and 2,614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.89, 14,310.81 and 2,614.39 is: 3,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.89 : 14,310.81 = 2,614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.89/14,310.81 = 2,614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.89x = 14,310.81 × 2,614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.89x = 37,414,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,414,038.56/9,539.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.85

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