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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,916.93, 14,875.41 and 2,521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,916.93, 14,875.41 and 2,521.98 is: 3,782.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,916.93 : 14,875.41 = 2,521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,916.93/14,875.41 = 2,521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,916.93x = 14,875.41 × 2,521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,916.93x = 37,515,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515,495.97/9,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.98

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