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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,558.27, 14,337.11 and 2,632.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,558.27, 14,337.11 and 2,632.71 is: 3,948.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,558.27 : 14,337.11 = 2,632.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,558.27/14,337.11 = 2,632.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,558.27x = 14,337.11 × 2,632.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,558.27x = 37,745,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,745,439.70/9,558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.98

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