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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.36, 14,332.68 and 2,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.36, 14,332.68 and 2,629.68 is: 3,944.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.36 : 14,332.68 = 2,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.36/14,332.68 = 2,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.36x = 14,332.68 × 2,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.36x = 37,690,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,690,361.94/9,555.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.42

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