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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,943.83, 14,915.61 and 2,548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,943.83, 14,915.61 and 2,548.26 is: 3,822.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,943.83 : 14,915.61 = 2,548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,943.83/14,915.61 = 2,548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,943.83x = 14,915.61 × 2,548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,943.83x = 38,008,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,008,852.34/9,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.36

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