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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,569.75, 14,355.45 and 2,644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,569.75, 14,355.45 and 2,644.25 is: 3,966.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,569.75 : 14,355.45 = 2,644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,569.75/14,355.45 = 2,644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,569.75x = 14,355.45 × 2,644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,569.75x = 37,959,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,959,398.66/9,569.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.60

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