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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,540.54, 14,310.81 and 2,615.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,540.54, 14,310.81 and 2,615.58 is: 3,923.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,540.54 : 14,310.81 = 2,615.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,540.54/14,310.81 = 2,615.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,540.54x = 14,310.81 × 2,615.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,540.54x = 37,431,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,431,068.42/9,540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.37

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