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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,489.22, 14,233.83 and 2,563.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,489.22, 14,233.83 and 2,563.72 is: 3,845.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,489.22 : 14,233.83 = 2,563.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,489.22/14,233.83 = 2,563.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,489.22x = 14,233.83 × 2,563.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,489.22x = 36,491,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,491,554.65/9,489.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.58

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