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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.53, 14,311.49 and 2,616.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.53, 14,311.49 and 2,616.03 is: 3,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.53 : 14,311.49 = 2,616.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.53/14,311.49 = 2,616.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.53x = 14,311.49 × 2,616.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.53x = 37,439,274.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,439,274.10/9,541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.82

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