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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.16, 14,311.73 and 2,615.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.16, 14,311.73 and 2,615.66 is: 3,923.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.16 : 14,311.73 = 2,615.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.16/14,311.73 = 2,615.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.16x = 14,311.73 × 2,615.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.16x = 37,434,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434,535.05/9,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.48

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