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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.64, 14,898.96 and 2,536.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.64, 14,898.96 and 2,536.83 is: 3,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.64 : 14,898.96 = 2,536.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.64/14,898.96 = 2,536.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.64x = 14,898.96 × 2,536.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.64x = 37,796,128.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,796,128.70/9,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.25

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