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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.60, 14,316.72 and 2,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.60, 14,316.72 and 2,619.52 is: 3,928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.60 : 14,316.72 = 2,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.60/14,316.72 = 2,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.60x = 14,316.72 × 2,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.60x = 37,502,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,502,934.37/9,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.82

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