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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.02, 14,932.53 and 2,559.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.02, 14,932.53 and 2,559.49 is: 3,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.02 : 14,932.53 = 2,559.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.02/14,932.53 = 2,559.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.02x = 14,932.53 × 2,559.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.02x = 38,219,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,219,661.21/9,955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.24

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