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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,546.82, 14,320.62 and 2,621.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,546.82, 14,320.62 and 2,621.32 is: 3,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,546.82 : 14,320.62 = 2,621.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,546.82/14,320.62 = 2,621.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,546.82x = 14,320.62 × 2,621.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,546.82x = 37,538,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,538,927.62/9,546.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.09

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