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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,492.54, 14,237.73 and 2,566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,492.54, 14,237.73 and 2,566.50 is: 3,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,492.54 : 14,237.73 = 2,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,492.54/14,237.73 = 2,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,492.54x = 14,237.73 × 2,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,492.54x = 36,541,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,541,134.05/9,492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.46

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