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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.25, 14,898.68 and 2,536.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.25, 14,898.68 and 2,536.85 is: 3,805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.25 : 14,898.68 = 2,536.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.25/14,898.68 = 2,536.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.25x = 14,898.68 × 2,536.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.25x = 37,795,629.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,795,629.18/9,932.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.34

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