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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.14, 14,316.21 and 2,618.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.14, 14,316.21 and 2,618.64 is: 3,927.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.14 : 14,316.21 = 2,618.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.14/14,316.21 = 2,618.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.14x = 14,316.21 × 2,618.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.14x = 37,489,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,489,000.15/9,544.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.96

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