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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555, 14,332.56 and 2,629.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555, 14,332.56 and 2,629.56 is: 3,944.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555 : 14,332.56 = 2,629.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555/14,332.56 = 2,629.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555x = 14,332.56 × 2,629.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555x = 37,688,326.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,688,326.47/9,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.36

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