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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,941.67, 14,912.16 and 2,546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,941.67, 14,912.16 and 2,546.19 is: 3,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,941.67 : 14,912.16 = 2,546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,941.67/14,912.16 = 2,546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,941.67x = 14,912.16 × 2,546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,941.67x = 37,969,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,969,232.22/9,941.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.20

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