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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.29, 14,238.86 and 2,567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.29, 14,238.86 and 2,567.25 is: 3,850.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.29 : 14,238.86 = 2,567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.29/14,238.86 = 2,567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.29x = 14,238.86 × 2,567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.29x = 36,554,700.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554,700.50/9,493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.58

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