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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.19, 14,919.31 and 2,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.19, 14,919.31 and 2,550.68 is: 3,826.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.19 : 14,919.31 = 2,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.19/14,919.31 = 2,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.19x = 14,919.31 × 2,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.19x = 38,054,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,054,385.63/9,946.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.03

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