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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.04, 14,215.50 and 2,551.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.04, 14,215.50 and 2,551.54 is: 3,827.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.04 : 14,215.50 = 2,551.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.04/14,215.50 = 2,551.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.04x = 14,215.50 × 2,551.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.04x = 36,271,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271,416.87/9,477.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.29

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