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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.67, 14,859 and 2,510.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.67, 14,859 and 2,510.19 is: 3,765.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.67 : 14,859 = 2,510.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.67/14,859 = 2,510.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.67x = 14,859 × 2,510.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.67x = 37,298,913.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,298,913.21/9,905.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.41

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