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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,565.92, 14,349.87 and 2,640.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,565.92, 14,349.87 and 2,640.42 is: 3,960.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,565.92 : 14,349.87 = 2,640.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,565.92/14,349.87 = 2,640.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,565.92x = 14,349.87 × 2,640.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,565.92x = 37,889,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,889,683.75/9,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.90

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