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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.28, 14,312.32 and 2,615.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.28, 14,312.32 and 2,615.68 is: 3,923.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.28 : 14,312.32 = 2,615.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.28/14,312.32 = 2,615.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.28x = 14,312.32 × 2,615.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.28x = 37,436,449.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,436,449.18/9,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.63

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