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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,575.72, 14,363.73 and 2,650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,575.72, 14,363.73 and 2,650.22 is: 3,975.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,575.72 : 14,363.73 = 2,650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,575.72/14,363.73 = 2,650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,575.72x = 14,363.73 × 2,650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,575.72x = 38,067,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,067,026.57/9,575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,975.37

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