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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.86, 14,888.58 and 2,530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.86, 14,888.58 and 2,530.32 is: 3,795.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.86 : 14,888.58 = 2,530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.86/14,888.58 = 2,530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.86x = 14,888.58 × 2,530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.86x = 37,672,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,672,871.75/9,925.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.43

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