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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,964.55, 14,947.69 and 2,568.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,964.55, 14,947.69 and 2,568.95 is: 3,853.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,964.55 : 14,947.69 = 2,568.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,964.55/14,947.69 = 2,568.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,964.55x = 14,947.69 × 2,568.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,964.55x = 38,399,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399,873.77/9,964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.65

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