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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.08, 14,351.76 and 2,548.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.08, 14,351.76 and 2,548.08 is: 3,822.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.08 : 14,351.76 = 2,548.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.08/14,351.76 = 2,548.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.08x = 14,351.76 × 2,548.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.08x = 36,569,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,569,432.62/9,568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.02

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