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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.39, 14,927.29 and 2,555.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.39, 14,927.29 and 2,555.89 is: 3,833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.39 : 14,927.29 = 2,555.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.39/14,927.29 = 2,555.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.39x = 14,927.29 × 2,555.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.39x = 38,152,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152,467.53/9,951.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.88

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