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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.16, 14,220.24 and 2,554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.16, 14,220.24 and 2,554.96 is: 3,832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.16 : 14,220.24 = 2,554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.16/14,220.24 = 2,554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.16x = 14,220.24 × 2,554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.16x = 36,332,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,332,144.39/9,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.44

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