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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,574.12, 14,359.56 and 2,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,574.12, 14,359.56 and 2,647 is: 3,970.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,574.12 : 14,359.56 = 2,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,574.12/14,359.56 = 2,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,574.12x = 14,359.56 × 2,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,574.12x = 38,009,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009,755.32/9,574.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.05

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