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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.49, 14,852.65 and 2,506.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.49, 14,852.65 and 2,506.95 is: 3,760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.49 : 14,852.65 = 2,506.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.49/14,852.65 = 2,506.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.49x = 14,852.65 × 2,506.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.49x = 37,234,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,234,850.92/9,902.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.15

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