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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.50, 14,239.56 and 2,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.50, 14,239.56 and 2,567 is: 3,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.50 : 14,239.56 = 2,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.50/14,239.56 = 2,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.50x = 14,239.56 × 2,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.50x = 36,552,950.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,552,950.52/9,492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.72

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