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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.31, 14,855.03 and 2,406.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.31, 14,855.03 and 2,406.85 is: 3,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.31 : 14,855.03 = 2,406.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.31/14,855.03 = 2,406.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.31x = 14,855.03 × 2,406.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.31x = 35,753,828.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753,828.96/9,903.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.29

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