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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,926.82, 14,889.81 and 2,531.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,926.82, 14,889.81 and 2,531.46 is: 3,797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,926.82 : 14,889.81 = 2,531.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,926.82/14,889.81 = 2,531.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,926.82x = 14,889.81 × 2,531.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,926.82x = 37,692,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,692,883.97/9,926.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.08

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