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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,576.37, 14,362.93 and 2,649.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,576.37, 14,362.93 and 2,649.25 is: 3,973.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,576.37 : 14,362.93 = 2,649.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,576.37/14,362.93 = 2,649.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,576.37x = 14,362.93 × 2,649.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,576.37x = 38,050,992.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,050,992.30/9,576.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.43

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