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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.44, 14,213.70 and 2,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.44, 14,213.70 and 2,550.52 is: 3,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.44 : 14,213.70 = 2,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.44/14,213.70 = 2,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.44x = 14,213.70 × 2,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.44x = 36,252,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,252,326.12/9,476.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.52

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