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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.48, 14,311.90 and 2,615.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.48, 14,311.90 and 2,615.96 is: 3,923.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.48 : 14,311.90 = 2,615.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.48/14,311.90 = 2,615.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.48x = 14,311.90 × 2,615.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.48x = 37,439,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,439,357.92/9,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.85

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