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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.74, 14,337.26 and 2,537.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.74, 14,337.26 and 2,537.67 is: 3,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.74 : 14,337.26 = 2,537.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.74/14,337.26 = 2,537.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.74x = 14,337.26 × 2,537.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.74x = 36,383,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,383,234.58/9,557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.68

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