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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,925.94, 14,888.50 and 2,530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,925.94, 14,888.50 and 2,530.58 is: 3,795.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,925.94 : 14,888.50 = 2,530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,925.94/14,888.50 = 2,530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,925.94x = 14,888.50 × 2,530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,925.94x = 37,676,534.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,676,534.00/9,925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.76

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