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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.84, 14,225.40 and 2,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.84, 14,225.40 and 2,558.52 is: 3,837.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.84 : 14,225.40 = 2,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.84/14,225.40 = 2,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.84x = 14,225.40 × 2,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.84x = 36,395,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,395,970.41/9,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.68

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