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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.44, 14,222.34 and 2,556.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.44, 14,222.34 and 2,556.12 is: 3,834.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.44 : 14,222.34 = 2,556.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.44/14,222.34 = 2,556.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.44x = 14,222.34 × 2,556.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.44x = 36,354,007.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,354,007.72/9,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.23

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