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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,940.79, 14,911.16 and 2,545.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,940.79, 14,911.16 and 2,545.22 is: 3,817.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,940.79 : 14,911.16 = 2,545.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,940.79/14,911.16 = 2,545.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,940.79x = 14,911.16 × 2,545.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,940.79x = 37,952,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,952,207.21/9,940.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.83

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