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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.40, 14,310.60 and 2,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.40, 14,310.60 and 2,520.40 is: 3,780.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.40 : 14,310.60 = 2,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.40/14,310.60 = 2,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.40x = 14,310.60 × 2,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.40x = 36,068,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,068,436.24/9,540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.60

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