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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.20, 14,311.77 and 2,615.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.20, 14,311.77 and 2,615.08 is: 3,922.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.20 : 14,311.77 = 2,615.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.20/14,311.77 = 2,615.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.20x = 14,311.77 × 2,615.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.20x = 37,426,423.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,426,423.49/9,542.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.20

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