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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.02, 14,931.03 and 2,558.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.02, 14,931.03 and 2,558.49 is: 3,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.02 : 14,931.03 = 2,558.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.02/14,931.03 = 2,558.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.02x = 14,931.03 × 2,558.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.02x = 38,200,836.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,200,836.45/9,954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.73

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