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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,562.60, 14,343.78 and 2,637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,562.60, 14,343.78 and 2,637.04 is: 3,955.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,562.60 : 14,343.78 = 2,637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,562.60/14,343.78 = 2,637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,562.60x = 14,343.78 × 2,637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,562.60x = 37,825,121.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,825,121.61/9,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.53

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