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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,557.52, 14,335.98 and 2,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,557.52, 14,335.98 and 2,631.96 is: 3,947.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,557.52 : 14,335.98 = 2,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,557.52/14,335.98 = 2,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,557.52x = 14,335.98 × 2,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,557.52x = 37,731,725.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,731,725.92/9,557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.86

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