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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,549.68, 14,323.80 and 2,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,549.68, 14,323.80 and 2,624.72 is: 3,936.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,549.68 : 14,323.80 = 2,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,549.68/14,323.80 = 2,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,549.68x = 14,323.80 × 2,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,549.68x = 37,595,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,595,964.34/9,549.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.88

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