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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.52, 14,918.62 and 2,551.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.52, 14,918.62 and 2,551.03 is: 3,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.52 : 14,918.62 = 2,551.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.52/14,918.62 = 2,551.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.52x = 14,918.62 × 2,551.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.52x = 38,057,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,847.18/9,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.25

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