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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,956.52, 14,934.58 and 2,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,956.52, 14,934.58 and 2,560.88 is: 3,841.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,956.52 : 14,934.58 = 2,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,956.52/14,934.58 = 2,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,956.52x = 14,934.58 × 2,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,956.52x = 38,245,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245,698.16/9,956.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.27

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