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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,899.03, 14,848.55 and 2,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,899.03, 14,848.55 and 2,503.50 is: 3,755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,899.03 : 14,848.55 = 2,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,899.03/14,848.55 = 2,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,899.03x = 14,848.55 × 2,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,899.03x = 37,173,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173,344.93/9,899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.25

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