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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.82, 14,345.73 and 2,638.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.82, 14,345.73 and 2,638.14 is: 3,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.82 : 14,345.73 = 2,638.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.82/14,345.73 = 2,638.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.82x = 14,345.73 × 2,638.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.82x = 37,846,044.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846,044.14/9,563.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.21

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