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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,566.87, 14,350.92 and 2,546.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,566.87, 14,350.92 and 2,546.77 is: 3,820.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,566.87 : 14,350.92 = 2,546.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,566.87/14,350.92 = 2,546.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,566.87x = 14,350.92 × 2,546.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,566.87x = 36,548,479.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,548,479.79/9,566.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.32

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