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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.38, 14,313.44 and 2,616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.38, 14,313.44 and 2,616.26 is: 3,923.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.38 : 14,313.44 = 2,616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.38/14,313.44 = 2,616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.38x = 14,313.44 × 2,616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.38x = 37,447,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,447,680.53/9,543.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.94

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