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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.77, 14,888.71 and 2,530.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.77, 14,888.71 and 2,530.27 is: 3,795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.77 : 14,888.71 = 2,530.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.77/14,888.71 = 2,530.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.77x = 14,888.71 × 2,530.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.77x = 37,672,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672,478.03/9,925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.42

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