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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,543.82, 14,316.13 and 2,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,543.82, 14,316.13 and 2,618.32 is: 3,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,543.82 : 14,316.13 = 2,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,543.82/14,316.13 = 2,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,543.82x = 14,316.13 × 2,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,543.82x = 37,484,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,484,124.83/9,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.58

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