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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,544.82, 14,317.49 and 2,619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,544.82, 14,317.49 and 2,619.32 is: 3,929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,544.82 : 14,317.49 = 2,619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,544.82/14,317.49 = 2,619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,544.82x = 14,317.49 × 2,619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,544.82x = 37,502,016.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502,016.32/9,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.05

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