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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,903.89, 14,855.83 and 2,407.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,903.89, 14,855.83 and 2,407.41 is: 3,611.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,903.89 : 14,855.83 = 2,407.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,903.89/14,855.83 = 2,407.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,903.89x = 14,855.83 × 2,407.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,903.89x = 35,764,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764,073.70/9,903.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.11

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