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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.53, 14,918.67 and 2,551.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.53, 14,918.67 and 2,551.16 is: 3,826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.53 : 14,918.67 = 2,551.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.53/14,918.67 = 2,551.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.53x = 14,918.67 × 2,551.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.53x = 38,059,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,059,914.16/9,946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.45

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