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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.68, 14,325.30 and 2,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.68, 14,325.30 and 2,625.72 is: 3,938.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.68 : 14,325.30 = 2,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.68/14,325.30 = 2,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.68x = 14,325.30 × 2,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.68x = 37,614,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614,226.72/9,550.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.38

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