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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.02, 14,941.66 and 2,565.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.02, 14,941.66 and 2,565.28 is: 3,847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.02 : 14,941.66 = 2,565.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.02/14,941.66 = 2,565.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.02x = 14,941.66 × 2,565.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.02x = 38,329,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,329,528.74/9,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.95

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