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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.50, 14,317.02 and 2,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.50, 14,317.02 and 2,619 is: 3,928.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.50 : 14,317.02 = 2,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.50/14,317.02 = 2,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.50x = 14,317.02 × 2,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.50x = 37,496,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,496,275.38/9,544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.57

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