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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,567.87, 14,350.19 and 2,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,567.87, 14,350.19 and 2,640.75 is: 3,960.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,567.87 : 14,350.19 = 2,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,567.87/14,350.19 = 2,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,567.87x = 14,350.19 × 2,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,567.87x = 37,895,251.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,895,251.04/9,567.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.68

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