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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.71, 14,866.11 and 2,515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.71, 14,866.11 and 2,515.16 is: 3,772.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.71 : 14,866.11 = 2,515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.71/14,866.11 = 2,515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.71x = 14,866.11 × 2,515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.71x = 37,390,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390,682.39/9,910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.76

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