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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.59, 14,898.87 and 2,537.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.59, 14,898.87 and 2,537.05 is: 3,805.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.59 : 14,898.87 = 2,537.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.59/14,898.87 = 2,537.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.59x = 14,898.87 × 2,537.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.59x = 37,799,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799,178.13/9,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.57

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