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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,573.96, 14,360.94 and 2,648.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,573.96, 14,360.94 and 2,648.28 is: 3,972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,573.96 : 14,360.94 = 2,648.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,573.96/14,360.94 = 2,648.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,573.96x = 14,360.94 × 2,648.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,573.96x = 38,031,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,031,790.18/9,573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.42

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