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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.16, 14,347.06 and 2,638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.16, 14,347.06 and 2,638.66 is: 3,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.16 : 14,347.06 = 2,638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.16/14,347.06 = 2,638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.16x = 14,347.06 × 2,638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.16x = 37,856,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,856,984.07/9,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.21

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