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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,564.91, 14,348.19 and 2,639.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,564.91, 14,348.19 and 2,639.41 is: 3,959.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,564.91 : 14,348.19 = 2,639.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,564.91/14,348.19 = 2,639.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,564.91x = 14,348.19 × 2,639.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,564.91x = 37,870,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,870,756.17/9,564.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.34

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