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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,908.82, 14,863.23 and 2,513.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,908.82, 14,863.23 and 2,513.25 is: 3,769.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,908.82 : 14,863.23 = 2,513.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,908.82/14,863.23 = 2,513.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,908.82x = 14,863.23 × 2,513.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,908.82x = 37,355,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355,012.80/9,908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.88

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