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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,560.63, 14,341.01 and 2,635.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,560.63, 14,341.01 and 2,635.13 is: 3,952.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,560.63 : 14,341.01 = 2,635.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,560.63/14,341.01 = 2,635.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,560.63x = 14,341.01 × 2,635.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,560.63x = 37,790,340.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,790,340.80/9,560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.71

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