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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,912.37, 14,867.10 and 2,890.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,912.37, 14,867.10 and 2,890.50 is: 4,335.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,912.37 : 14,867.10 = 2,890.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,912.37/14,867.10 = 2,890.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,912.37x = 14,867.10 × 2,890.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,912.37x = 42,973,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,973,263.76/9,912.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.32

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