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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,554.92, 14,329.82 and 2,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,554.92, 14,329.82 and 2,629.80 is: 3,944.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,554.92 : 14,329.82 = 2,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,554.92/14,329.82 = 2,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,554.92x = 14,329.82 × 2,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,554.92x = 37,684,560.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,684,560.64/9,554.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.00

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