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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.60, 14,927.40 and 2,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.60, 14,927.40 and 2,556.30 is: 3,834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.60 : 14,927.40 = 2,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.60/14,927.40 = 2,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.60x = 14,927.40 × 2,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.60x = 38,158,912.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,158,912.62/9,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.45

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