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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.26, 14,862.42 and 2,512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.26, 14,862.42 and 2,512.72 is: 3,769.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.26 : 14,862.42 = 2,512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.26/14,862.42 = 2,512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.26x = 14,862.42 × 2,512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.26x = 37,345,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,345,130.86/9,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.09

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