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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,568.50, 14,352.75 and 2,643

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,568.50, 14,352.75 and 2,643 is: 3,964.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,568.50 : 14,352.75 = 2,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,568.50/14,352.75 = 2,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,568.50x = 14,352.75 × 2,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,568.50x = 37,934,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934,318.25/9,568.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.50

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