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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.12, 14,199.06 and 2,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.12, 14,199.06 and 2,540 is: 3,809.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.12 : 14,199.06 = 2,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.12/14,199.06 = 2,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.12x = 14,199.06 × 2,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.12x = 36,065,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,065,612.40/9,467.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.57

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