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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.12, 14,346.06 and 2,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.12, 14,346.06 and 2,638 is: 3,956.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.12 : 14,346.06 = 2,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.12/14,346.06 = 2,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.12x = 14,346.06 × 2,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.12x = 37,844,906.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,844,906.28/9,565.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.55

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