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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.54, 14,862.30 and 2,513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.54, 14,862.30 and 2,513.12 is: 3,769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.54 : 14,862.30 = 2,513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.54/14,862.30 = 2,513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.54x = 14,862.30 × 2,513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.54x = 37,350,743.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350,743.38/9,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.55

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