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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.28, 14,214.54 and 2,550.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.28, 14,214.54 and 2,550.78 is: 3,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.28 : 14,214.54 = 2,550.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.28/14,214.54 = 2,550.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.28x = 14,214.54 × 2,550.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.28x = 36,258,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258,164.34/9,476.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.20

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