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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.41, 14,353.44 and 2,642.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.41, 14,353.44 and 2,642.91 is: 3,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.41 : 14,353.44 = 2,642.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.41/14,353.44 = 2,642.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.41x = 14,353.44 × 2,642.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.41x = 37,934,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934,850.11/9,568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.59

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