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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,629.50, 14,444.25 and 2,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,629.50, 14,444.25 and 2,704 is: 4,056

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,629.50 : 14,444.25 = 2,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,629.50/14,444.25 = 2,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,629.50x = 14,444.25 × 2,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,629.50x = 39,057,252
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057,252/9,629.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056

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