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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.09, 14,313.11 and 2,616.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.09, 14,313.11 and 2,616.59 is: 3,924.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.09 : 14,313.11 = 2,616.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.09/14,313.11 = 2,616.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.09x = 14,313.11 × 2,616.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.09x = 37,451,455.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,451,455.85/9,542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.87

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