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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,909.60, 14,864.37 and 2,514.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,909.60, 14,864.37 and 2,514.04 is: 3,771.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,909.60 : 14,864.37 = 2,514.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,909.60/14,864.37 = 2,514.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,909.60x = 14,864.37 × 2,514.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,909.60x = 37,369,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,369,608.18/9,909.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,771.05

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