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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,550.82, 14,326.62 and 2,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,550.82, 14,326.62 and 2,625.32 is: 3,938.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,550.82 : 14,326.62 = 2,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,550.82/14,326.62 = 2,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,550.82x = 14,326.62 × 2,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,550.82x = 37,611,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,611,962.02/9,550.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.09

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