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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.48, 14,316.40 and 2,618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.48, 14,316.40 and 2,618.96 is: 3,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.48 : 14,316.40 = 2,618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.48/14,316.40 = 2,618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.48x = 14,316.40 × 2,618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.48x = 37,494,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,494,078.94/9,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.35

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