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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.25, 14,218.88 and 2,553.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.25, 14,218.88 and 2,553.75 is: 3,830.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.25 : 14,218.88 = 2,553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.25/14,218.88 = 2,553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.25x = 14,218.88 × 2,553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.25x = 36,311,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,311,452.03/9,479.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.63

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