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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.25, 14,353.94 and 2,643.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.25, 14,353.94 and 2,643.81 is: 3,965.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.25 : 14,353.94 = 2,643.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.25/14,353.94 = 2,643.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.25x = 14,353.94 × 2,643.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.25x = 37,949,076.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,949,076.89/9,569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.73

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