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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.04, 14,860.05 and 2,511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.04, 14,860.05 and 2,511.62 is: 3,767.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.04 : 14,860.05 = 2,511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.04/14,860.05 = 2,511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.04x = 14,860.05 × 2,511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.04x = 37,322,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,322,724.48/9,907.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.30

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