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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.32, 14,325.48 and 2,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.32, 14,325.48 and 2,626.80 is: 3,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.32 : 14,325.48 = 2,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.32/14,325.48 = 2,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.32x = 14,325.48 × 2,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.32x = 37,630,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,630,170.86/9,550.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.20

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