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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,965.43, 14,948.85 and 2,569.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,965.43, 14,948.85 and 2,569.93 is: 3,855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,965.43 : 14,948.85 = 2,569.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,965.43/14,948.85 = 2,569.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,965.43x = 14,948.85 × 2,569.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,965.43x = 38,417,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,417,470.35/9,965.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.07

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