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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.36, 14,918.43 and 2,550.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.36, 14,918.43 and 2,550.99 is: 3,826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.36 : 14,918.43 = 2,550.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.36/14,918.43 = 2,550.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.36x = 14,918.43 × 2,550.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.36x = 38,056,765.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,056,765.75/9,946.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.20

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