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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.30, 14,342.58 and 2,541.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.30, 14,342.58 and 2,541.21 is: 3,811.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.30 : 14,342.58 = 2,541.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.30/14,342.58 = 2,541.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.30x = 14,342.58 × 2,541.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.30x = 36,447,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,447,507.72/9,561.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.98

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