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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.67, 14,897.50 and 2,536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.67, 14,897.50 and 2,536.13 is: 3,804.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.67 : 14,897.50 = 2,536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.67/14,897.50 = 2,536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.67x = 14,897.50 × 2,536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.67x = 37,782,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,782,027.58/9,931.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.20

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