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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,582.91, 14,373.28 and 2,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,582.91, 14,373.28 and 2,563.66 is: 3,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,582.91 : 14,373.28 = 2,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,582.91/14,373.28 = 2,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,582.91x = 14,373.28 × 2,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,582.91x = 36,848,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,848,203.00/9,582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.20

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