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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,948.02, 14,920.87 and 2,552.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,948.02, 14,920.87 and 2,552.53 is: 3,828.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,948.02 : 14,920.87 = 2,552.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,948.02/14,920.87 = 2,552.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,948.02x = 14,920.87 × 2,552.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,948.02x = 38,085,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,085,968.30/9,948.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.50

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