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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.32, 14,343.50 and 2,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.32, 14,343.50 and 2,637.36 is: 3,956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.32 : 14,343.50 = 2,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.32/14,343.50 = 2,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.32x = 14,343.50 × 2,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.32x = 37,828,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828,973.16/9,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.05

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