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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.81, 14,317.62 and 2,619.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.81, 14,317.62 and 2,619.31 is: 3,929.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.81 : 14,317.62 = 2,619.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.81/14,317.62 = 2,619.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.81x = 14,317.62 × 2,619.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.81x = 37,502,285.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502,285.24/9,544.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.08

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