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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,945.99, 14,917.86 and 2,550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,945.99, 14,917.86 and 2,550.62 is: 3,825.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,945.99 : 14,917.86 = 2,550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,945.99/14,917.86 = 2,550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,945.99x = 14,917.86 × 2,550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,945.99x = 38,049,782.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049,782.99/9,945.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.64

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