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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,481.87, 14,221.18 and 2,554.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,481.87, 14,221.18 and 2,554.75 is: 3,831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,481.87 : 14,221.18 = 2,554.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,481.87/14,221.18 = 2,554.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,481.87x = 14,221.18 × 2,554.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,481.87x = 36,331,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,331,559.61/9,481.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.69

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