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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.84, 14,215.62 and 2,551.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.84, 14,215.62 and 2,551.52 is: 3,827.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.84 : 14,215.62 = 2,551.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.84/14,215.62 = 2,551.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.84x = 14,215.62 × 2,551.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.84x = 36,271,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271,438.74/9,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.38

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