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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,663.50, 14,495.25 and 2,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,663.50, 14,495.25 and 2,367.50 is: 3,551.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,663.50 : 14,495.25 = 2,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,663.50/14,495.25 = 2,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,663.50x = 14,495.25 × 2,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,663.50x = 34,317,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,317,504.38/9,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.25

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