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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.50, 14,320.56 and 2,621

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.50, 14,320.56 and 2,621 is: 3,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.50 : 14,320.56 = 2,621 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.50/14,320.56 = 2,621/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.50x = 14,320.56 × 2,621
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.50x = 37,534,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,534,187.76/9,546.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.72

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