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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,754.30, 14,629.56 and 2,638.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,754.30, 14,629.56 and 2,638.54 is: 3,957.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,754.30 : 14,629.56 = 2,638.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,754.30/14,629.56 = 2,638.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,754.30x = 14,629.56 × 2,638.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,754.30x = 38,600,679.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,600,679.24/9,754.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.30

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