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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.52, 14,360.26 and 2,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.52, 14,360.26 and 2,648 is: 3,971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.52 : 14,360.26 = 2,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.52/14,360.26 = 2,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.52x = 14,360.26 × 2,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.52x = 38,025,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,025,968.48/9,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.99

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