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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,907.63, 14,861.49 and 2,512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,907.63, 14,861.49 and 2,512.10 is: 3,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,907.63 : 14,861.49 = 2,512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,907.63/14,861.49 = 2,512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,907.63x = 14,861.49 × 2,512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,907.63x = 37,333,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,333,586.18/9,907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.17

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