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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.85, 14,350.25 and 2,546.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.85, 14,350.25 and 2,546.86 is: 3,820.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.85 : 14,350.25 = 2,546.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.85/14,350.25 = 2,546.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.85x = 14,350.25 × 2,546.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.85x = 36,548,077.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548,077.72/9,566.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.28

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