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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951, 14,926.50 and 3,025.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951, 14,926.50 and 3,025.50 is: 4,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951 : 14,926.50 = 3,025.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951/14,926.50 = 3,025.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951x = 14,926.50 × 3,025.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951x = 45,160,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160,125.75/9,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.25

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