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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,552.48, 14,329.60 and 2,627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,552.48, 14,329.60 and 2,627.04 is: 3,940.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,552.48 : 14,329.60 = 2,627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,552.48/14,329.60 = 2,627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,552.48x = 14,329.60 × 2,627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,552.48x = 37,644,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,644,432.38/9,552.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.80

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