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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,541.59, 14,313.23 and 2,521.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,541.59, 14,313.23 and 2,521.50 is: 3,782.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,541.59 : 14,313.23 = 2,521.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,541.59/14,313.23 = 2,521.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,541.59x = 14,313.23 × 2,521.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,541.59x = 36,090,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,090,809.45/9,541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.47

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