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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.26, 14,927.90 and 2,835.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.26, 14,927.90 and 2,835.54 is: 4,253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.26 : 14,927.90 = 2,835.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.26/14,927.90 = 2,835.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.26x = 14,927.90 × 2,835.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.26x = 42,328,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,328,643.39/9,951.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.60

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