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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.78, 14,240.64 and 2,568.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.78, 14,240.64 and 2,568.28 is: 3,852.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.78 : 14,240.64 = 2,568.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.78/14,240.64 = 2,568.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.78x = 14,240.64 × 2,568.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.78x = 36,573,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,950.90/9,493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.41

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