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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.08, 14,218.96 and 2,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.08, 14,218.96 and 2,555.12 is: 3,832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.08 : 14,218.96 = 2,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.08/14,218.96 = 2,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.08x = 14,218.96 × 2,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.08x = 36,331,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,149.08/9,480.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.37

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