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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,545.76, 14,318.64 and 2,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,545.76, 14,318.64 and 2,620.44 is: 3,930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,545.76 : 14,318.64 = 2,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,545.76/14,318.64 = 2,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,545.76x = 14,318.64 × 2,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,545.76x = 37,521,137.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,521,137.00/9,545.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.66

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