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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.50, 14,231.25 and 2,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487.50, 14,231.25 and 2,562 is: 3,843

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487.50 : 14,231.25 = 2,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487.50/14,231.25 = 2,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487.50x = 14,231.25 × 2,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487.50x = 36,460,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,460,462.50/9,487.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843

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