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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,954.18, 14,931.27 and 2,558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,954.18, 14,931.27 and 2,558.64 is: 3,837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,954.18 : 14,931.27 = 2,558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,954.18/14,931.27 = 2,558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,954.18x = 14,931.27 × 2,558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,954.18x = 38,203,744.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203,744.67/9,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.96

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