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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,951.89, 14,928.04 and 2,556.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,951.89, 14,928.04 and 2,556.39 is: 3,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,951.89 : 14,928.04 = 2,556.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,951.89/14,928.04 = 2,556.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,951.89x = 14,928.04 × 2,556.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,951.89x = 38,161,892.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,161,892.18/9,951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.64

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