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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.12, 14,344.56 and 2,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.12, 14,344.56 and 2,637 is: 3,955.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.12 : 14,344.56 = 2,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.12/14,344.56 = 2,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.12x = 14,344.56 × 2,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.12x = 37,826,604.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,826,604.72/9,564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.05

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