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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,961.06, 14,942.49 and 2,565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,961.06, 14,942.49 and 2,565.49 is: 3,848.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,961.06 : 14,942.49 = 2,565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,961.06/14,942.49 = 2,565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,961.06x = 14,942.49 × 2,565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,961.06x = 38,334,808.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334,808.67/9,961.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.47

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