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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.06, 14,918.92 and 2,550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.06, 14,918.92 and 2,550.44 is: 3,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.06 : 14,918.92 = 2,550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.06/14,918.92 = 2,550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.06x = 14,918.92 × 2,550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.06x = 38,049,841.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049,841.25/9,946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.62

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