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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,555.40, 14,332.02 and 2,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,555.40, 14,332.02 and 2,629 is: 3,943.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,555.40 : 14,332.02 = 2,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,555.40/14,332.02 = 2,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,555.40x = 14,332.02 × 2,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,555.40x = 37,678,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678,880.58/9,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.20

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