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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.02, 14,889.14 and 2,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.02, 14,889.14 and 2,530.54 is: 3,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.02 : 14,889.14 = 2,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.02/14,889.14 = 2,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.02x = 14,889.14 × 2,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.02x = 37,677,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677,586.90/9,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.84

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