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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.40, 14,854.72 and 2,508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.40, 14,854.72 and 2,508.12 is: 3,762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.40 : 14,854.72 = 2,508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.40/14,854.72 = 2,508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.40x = 14,854.72 × 2,508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.40x = 37,257,420.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,257,420.33/9,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.08

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