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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.33, 14,858.52 and 2,509.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.33, 14,858.52 and 2,509.85 is: 3,764.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.33 : 14,858.52 = 2,509.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.33/14,858.52 = 2,509.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.33x = 14,858.52 × 2,509.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.33x = 37,292,582.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,292,582.13/9,905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.90

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