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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.54, 14,898.81 and 2,537.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.54, 14,898.81 and 2,537.02 is: 3,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.54 : 14,898.81 = 2,537.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.54/14,898.81 = 2,537.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.54x = 14,898.81 × 2,537.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.54x = 37,798,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798,504.45/9,932.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.52

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