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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.39, 14,311.56 and 2,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.39, 14,311.56 and 2,614.89 is: 3,922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.39 : 14,311.56 = 2,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.39/14,311.56 = 2,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.39x = 14,311.56 × 2,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.39x = 37,423,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,423,155.13/9,540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.60

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