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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.91, 14,349.69 and 2,640.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.91, 14,349.69 and 2,640.41 is: 3,960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.91 : 14,349.69 = 2,640.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.91/14,349.69 = 2,640.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.91x = 14,349.69 × 2,640.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.91x = 37,889,064.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,889,064.97/9,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.84

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