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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.10, 14,339.70 and 2,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.10, 14,339.70 and 2,987.52 is: 4,479.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.10 : 14,339.70 = 2,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.10/14,339.70 = 2,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.10x = 14,339.70 × 2,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.10x = 42,840,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840,140.54/9,563.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.73

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