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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,914.58, 14,872.35 and 2,519.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,914.58, 14,872.35 and 2,519.07 is: 3,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,914.58 : 14,872.35 = 2,519.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,914.58/14,872.35 = 2,519.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,914.58x = 14,872.35 × 2,519.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,914.58x = 37,464,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464,490.71/9,914.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.73

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