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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.32, 14,220.48 and 2,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.32, 14,220.48 and 2,555.52 is: 3,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.32 : 14,220.48 = 2,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.32/14,220.48 = 2,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.32x = 14,220.48 × 2,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.32x = 36,340,721.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,340,721.05/9,480.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.28

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