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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.29, 14,926.40 and 3,025.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.29, 14,926.40 and 3,025.25 is: 4,537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.29 : 14,926.40 = 3,025.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.29/14,926.40 = 3,025.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.29x = 14,926.40 × 3,025.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.29x = 45,156,076.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,156,076.47/9,951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,537.71

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