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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.06, 14,240.31 and 2,567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.06, 14,240.31 and 2,567.50 is: 3,851.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.06 : 14,240.31 = 2,567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.06/14,240.31 = 2,567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.06x = 14,240.31 × 2,567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.06x = 36,561,995.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561,995.93/9,493.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.44

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