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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.62, 14,225.31 and 2,557.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.62, 14,225.31 and 2,557.50 is: 3,835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.62 : 14,225.31 = 2,557.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.62/14,225.31 = 2,557.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.62x = 14,225.31 × 2,557.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.62x = 36,381,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,381,230.33/9,484.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.81

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