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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.13, 14,319.75 and 2,881.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.13, 14,319.75 and 2,881.07 is: 4,322.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.13 : 14,319.75 = 2,881.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.13/14,319.75 = 2,881.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.13x = 14,319.75 × 2,881.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.13x = 41,256,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,256,275.59/9,545.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.23

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