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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.67, 14,345.55 and 2,638.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.67, 14,345.55 and 2,638.17 is: 3,957.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.67 : 14,345.55 = 2,638.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.67/14,345.55 = 2,638.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.67x = 14,345.55 × 2,638.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.67x = 37,845,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845,999.64/9,563.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.27

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