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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.72, 14,318.28 and 2,621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.72, 14,318.28 and 2,621.76 is: 3,932.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.72 : 14,318.28 = 2,621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.72/14,318.28 = 2,621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.72x = 14,318.28 × 2,621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.72x = 37,539,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539,093.77/9,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.15

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