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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.41, 14,759.37 and 9,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.41, 14,759.37 and 9,382.50 is: 13,975.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.41 : 14,759.37 = 9,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.41/14,759.37 = 9,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.41x = 14,759.37 × 9,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.41x = 138,479,789.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,479,789.03/9,908.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.98

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