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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.19, 14,926.94 and 2,555.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.19, 14,926.94 and 2,555.49 is: 3,833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.19 : 14,926.94 = 2,555.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.19/14,926.94 = 2,555.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.19x = 14,926.94 × 2,555.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.19x = 38,145,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145,590.13/9,951.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.27

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