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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.04, 14,924.76 and 2,554.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.04, 14,924.76 and 2,554.44 is: 3,831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.04 : 14,924.76 = 2,554.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.04/14,924.76 = 2,554.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.04x = 14,924.76 × 2,554.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.04x = 38,124,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124,403.93/9,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.58

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