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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,888.94, 14,833.39 and 2,493.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,888.94, 14,833.39 and 2,493.98 is: 3,740.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,888.94 : 14,833.39 = 2,493.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,888.94/14,833.39 = 2,493.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,888.94x = 14,833.39 × 2,493.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,888.94x = 36,994,165.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994,165.52/9,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.96

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