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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.04, 14,319.72 and 2,621.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.04, 14,319.72 and 2,621.54 is: 3,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.04 : 14,319.72 = 2,621.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.04/14,319.72 = 2,621.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.04x = 14,319.72 × 2,621.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.04x = 37,539,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539,718.77/9,547.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.08

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