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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.02, 14,917.88 and 2,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.02, 14,917.88 and 2,550.53 is: 3,825.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.02 : 14,917.88 = 2,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.02/14,917.88 = 2,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.02x = 14,917.88 × 2,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.02x = 38,048,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,413.13/9,946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.49

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