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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.72, 14,233.08 and 2,563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.72, 14,233.08 and 2,563.22 is: 3,844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.72 : 14,233.08 = 2,563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.72/14,233.08 = 2,563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.72x = 14,233.08 × 2,563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.72x = 36,482,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,482,508.91/9,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,844.83

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