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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,962.38, 14,943.76 and 2,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,962.38, 14,943.76 and 2,567 is: 3,850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,962.38 : 14,943.76 = 2,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,962.38/14,943.76 = 2,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,962.38x = 14,943.76 × 2,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,962.38x = 38,360,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,360,631.92/9,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.55

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