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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.55, 14,911.98 and 2,546.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.55, 14,911.98 and 2,546.07 is: 3,819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.55 : 14,911.98 = 2,546.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.55/14,911.98 = 2,546.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.55x = 14,911.98 × 2,546.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.55x = 37,966,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,966,944.92/9,941.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.02

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