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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.85, 14,348.75 and 2,545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.85, 14,348.75 and 2,545.86 is: 3,818.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.85 : 14,348.75 = 2,545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.85/14,348.75 = 2,545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.85x = 14,348.75 × 2,545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.85x = 36,529,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,529,908.68/9,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.79

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