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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.50, 14,331.06 and 2,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.50, 14,331.06 and 2,628 is: 3,942.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.50 : 14,331.06 = 2,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.50/14,331.06 = 2,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.50x = 14,331.06 × 2,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.50x = 37,662,025.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,662,025.68/9,553.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.22

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