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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.38, 14,220.56 and 2,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.38, 14,220.56 and 2,554.88 is: 3,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.38 : 14,220.56 = 2,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.38/14,220.56 = 2,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.38x = 14,220.56 × 2,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.38x = 36,331,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,759.62/9,480.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.31

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