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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.12, 14,897.34 and 2,536.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.12, 14,897.34 and 2,536.28 is: 3,804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.12 : 14,897.34 = 2,536.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.12/14,897.34 = 2,536.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.12x = 14,897.34 × 2,536.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.12x = 37,783,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,783,825.50/9,932.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.21

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