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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,542.34, 14,313.33 and 2,617.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,542.34, 14,313.33 and 2,617.02 is: 3,925.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,542.34 : 14,313.33 = 2,617.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,542.34/14,313.33 = 2,617.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,542.34x = 14,313.33 × 2,617.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,542.34x = 37,458,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458,270.88/9,542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.48

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