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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,561.80, 14,343.33 and 2,541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,561.80, 14,343.33 and 2,541.71 is: 3,812.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,561.80 : 14,343.33 = 2,541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,561.80/14,343.33 = 2,541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,561.80x = 14,343.33 × 2,541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,561.80x = 36,456,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,456,585.29/9,561.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.73

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