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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.42, 14,918.52 and 2,551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.42, 14,918.52 and 2,551.06 is: 3,826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.42 : 14,918.52 = 2,551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.42/14,918.52 = 2,551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.42x = 14,918.52 × 2,551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.42x = 38,057,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,965.04/9,946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.30

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