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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.38, 14,865.56 and 2,514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.38, 14,865.56 and 2,514.87 is: 3,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.38 : 14,865.56 = 2,514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.38/14,865.56 = 2,514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.38x = 14,865.56 × 2,514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.38x = 37,384,994.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,384,994.33/9,910.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.31

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