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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.60, 14,927.96 and 3,025.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.60, 14,927.96 and 3,025.56 is: 4,538.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.60 : 14,927.96 = 3,025.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.60/14,927.96 = 3,025.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.60x = 14,927.96 × 3,025.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.60x = 45,165,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,165,438.66/9,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.51

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