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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,944.42, 14,916.28 and 2,548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,944.42, 14,916.28 and 2,548.94 is: 3,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,944.42 : 14,916.28 = 2,548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,944.42/14,916.28 = 2,548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,944.42x = 14,916.28 × 2,548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,944.42x = 38,020,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020,702.74/9,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,823.32

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