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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.48, 14,933.92 and 2,560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.48, 14,933.92 and 2,560.96 is: 3,841.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.48 : 14,933.92 = 2,560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.48/14,933.92 = 2,560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.48x = 14,933.92 × 2,560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.48x = 38,245,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245,171.76/9,956.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.23

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