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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.80, 14,361.02 and 2,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.80, 14,361.02 and 2,647.72 is: 3,971.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.80 : 14,361.02 = 2,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.80/14,361.02 = 2,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.80x = 14,361.02 × 2,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.80x = 38,023,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023,959.87/9,573.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.67

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