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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.89, 14,213.82 and 2,550.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.89, 14,213.82 and 2,550.39 is: 3,825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.89 : 14,213.82 = 2,550.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.89/14,213.82 = 2,550.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.89x = 14,213.82 × 2,550.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.89x = 36,250,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,250,784.39/9,475.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.58

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