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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.52, 14,233.04 and 2,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.52, 14,233.04 and 2,563 is: 3,844.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.52 : 14,233.04 = 2,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.52/14,233.04 = 2,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.52x = 14,233.04 × 2,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.52x = 36,479,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479,281.52/9,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.57

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