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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.24, 14,313.18 and 2,615.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.24, 14,313.18 and 2,615.88 is: 3,923.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.24 : 14,313.18 = 2,615.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.24/14,313.18 = 2,615.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.24x = 14,313.18 × 2,615.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.24x = 37,441,561.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,441,561.30/9,543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.36

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