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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,572.54, 14,359.26 and 2,647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,572.54, 14,359.26 and 2,647.04 is: 3,970.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,572.54 : 14,359.26 = 2,647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,572.54/14,359.26 = 2,647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,572.54x = 14,359.26 × 2,647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,572.54x = 38,009,535.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009,535.59/9,572.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.68

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