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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.52, 14,920.13 and 2,552.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.52, 14,920.13 and 2,552.03 is: 3,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.52 : 14,920.13 = 2,552.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.52/14,920.13 = 2,552.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.52x = 14,920.13 × 2,552.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.52x = 38,076,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,076,532.00/9,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.74

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