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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.22, 14,923.72 and 2,553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.22, 14,923.72 and 2,553.65 is: 3,830.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.22 : 14,923.72 = 2,553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.22/14,923.72 = 2,553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.22x = 14,923.72 × 2,553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.22x = 38,109,957.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109,957.58/9,949.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.45

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