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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,553.52, 14,329.98 and 2,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,553.52, 14,329.98 and 2,627.96 is: 3,941.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,553.52 : 14,329.98 = 2,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,553.52/14,329.98 = 2,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,553.52x = 14,329.98 × 2,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,553.52x = 37,658,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,658,614.24/9,553.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.86

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