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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.04, 14,238.48 and 2,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.04, 14,238.48 and 2,568.08 is: 3,851.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.04 : 14,238.48 = 2,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.04/14,238.48 = 2,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.04x = 14,238.48 × 2,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.04x = 36,565,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,565,555.72/9,493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.83

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