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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.56, 14,223.10 and 2,555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.56, 14,223.10 and 2,555.96 is: 3,834.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.56 : 14,223.10 = 2,555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.56/14,223.10 = 2,555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.56x = 14,223.10 × 2,555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.56x = 36,353,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,353,674.68/9,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.14

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