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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.10, 14,319.51 and 2,621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.10, 14,319.51 and 2,621.14 is: 3,931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.10 : 14,319.51 = 2,621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.10/14,319.51 = 2,621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.10x = 14,319.51 × 2,621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.10x = 37,533,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,533,440.44/9,546.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.81

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