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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,892.76, 14,839.13 and 2,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,892.76, 14,839.13 and 2,497.66 is: 3,746.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,892.76 : 14,839.13 = 2,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,892.76/14,839.13 = 2,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,892.76x = 14,839.13 × 2,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,892.76x = 37,063,070.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,063,070.58/9,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.49

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