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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,539.96, 14,309.66 and 2,614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,539.96, 14,309.66 and 2,614.46 is: 3,921.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,539.96 : 14,309.66 = 2,614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,539.96/14,309.66 = 2,614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,539.96x = 14,309.66 × 2,614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,539.96x = 37,412,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,412,033.68/9,539.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.61

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