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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,910.73, 14,866.06 and 2,515.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,910.73, 14,866.06 and 2,515.17 is: 3,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,910.73 : 14,866.06 = 2,515.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,910.73/14,866.06 = 2,515.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,910.73x = 14,866.06 × 2,515.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,910.73x = 37,390,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390,668.13/9,910.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.75

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