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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.22, 14,898.31 and 2,536.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.22, 14,898.31 and 2,536.68 is: 3,805.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.22 : 14,898.31 = 2,536.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.22/14,898.31 = 2,536.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.22x = 14,898.31 × 2,536.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.22x = 37,792,245.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,792,245.01/9,932.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.01

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