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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.41, 14,348.94 and 2,639.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.41, 14,348.94 and 2,639.91 is: 3,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.41 : 14,348.94 = 2,639.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.41/14,348.94 = 2,639.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.41x = 14,348.94 × 2,639.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.41x = 37,879,910.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,879,910.20/9,565.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.09

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