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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,563.91, 14,346.69 and 2,638.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,563.91, 14,346.69 and 2,638.41 is: 3,957.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,563.91 : 14,346.69 = 2,638.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,563.91/14,346.69 = 2,638.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,563.91x = 14,346.69 × 2,638.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,563.91x = 37,852,386.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,852,386.67/9,563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.84

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