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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,947.88, 14,921.52 and 2,552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,947.88, 14,921.52 and 2,552.04 is: 3,827.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,947.88 : 14,921.52 = 2,552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,947.88/14,921.52 = 2,552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,947.88x = 14,921.52 × 2,552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,947.88x = 38,080,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,080,315.90/9,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.98

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