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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487, 14,230.50 and 2,561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487, 14,230.50 and 2,561.50 is: 3,842.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487 : 14,230.50 = 2,561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487/14,230.50 = 2,561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487x = 14,230.50 × 2,561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487x = 36,451,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,451,425.75/9,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,842.25

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