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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.56, 14,858.31 and 2,510.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.56, 14,858.31 and 2,510.00 is: 3,764.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.56 : 14,858.31 = 2,510.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.56/14,858.31 = 2,510.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.56x = 14,858.31 × 2,510.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.56x = 37,294,283.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,283.81/9,905.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.99

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