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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.08, 14,860.64 and 2,511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.08, 14,860.64 and 2,511.54 is: 3,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.08 : 14,860.64 = 2,511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.08/14,860.64 = 2,511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.08x = 14,860.64 × 2,511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.08x = 37,323,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323,091.79/9,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.32

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