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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,921.07, 14,881.83 and 2,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,921.07, 14,881.83 and 2,525.50 is: 3,788.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,921.07 : 14,881.83 = 2,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,921.07/14,881.83 = 2,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,921.07x = 14,881.83 × 2,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,921.07x = 37,584,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,584,061.67/9,921.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.31

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