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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,547.68, 14,320.80 and 2,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,547.68, 14,320.80 and 2,622 is: 3,932.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,547.68 : 14,320.80 = 2,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,547.68/14,320.80 = 2,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,547.68x = 14,320.80 × 2,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,547.68x = 37,549,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,549,137.60/9,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.80

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