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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.26, 14,919.39 and 2,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.26, 14,919.39 and 2,550.76 is: 3,826.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.26 : 14,919.39 = 2,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.26/14,919.39 = 2,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.26x = 14,919.39 × 2,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.26x = 38,055,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,055,745.94/9,946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.14

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