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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,906.08, 14,859.14 and 2,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,906.08, 14,859.14 and 2,510.54 is: 3,765.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,906.08 : 14,859.14 = 2,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,906.08/14,859.14 = 2,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,906.08x = 14,859.14 × 2,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,906.08x = 37,304,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,304,378.49/9,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.81

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