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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.77, 14,351.93 and 2,642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.77, 14,351.93 and 2,642.27 is: 3,963.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.77 : 14,351.93 = 2,642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.77/14,351.93 = 2,642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.77x = 14,351.93 × 2,642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.77x = 37,921,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,921,660.87/9,567.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.48

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