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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.40, 14,335.02 and 2,631

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.40, 14,335.02 and 2,631 is: 3,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.40 : 14,335.02 = 2,631 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.40/14,335.02 = 2,631/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.40x = 14,335.02 × 2,631
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.40x = 37,715,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,715,437.62/9,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.20

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