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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.06, 14,236.61 and 2,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.06, 14,236.61 and 2,565.56 is: 3,848.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.06 : 14,236.61 = 2,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.06/14,236.61 = 2,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.06x = 14,236.61 × 2,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.06x = 36,524,899.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,524,899.92/9,491.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.35

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