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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,902.52, 14,853.63 and 2,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,902.52, 14,853.63 and 2,406.14 is: 3,609.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,902.52 : 14,853.63 = 2,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,902.52/14,853.63 = 2,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,902.52x = 14,853.63 × 2,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,902.52x = 35,739,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739,941.40/9,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.18

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