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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,943.67, 14,915.16 and 2,548.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,943.67, 14,915.16 and 2,548.19 is: 3,822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,943.67 : 14,915.16 = 2,548.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,943.67/14,915.16 = 2,548.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,943.67x = 14,915.16 × 2,548.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,943.67x = 38,006,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,006,661.56/9,943.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.20

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