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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.82, 14,899.65 and 2,537.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.82, 14,899.65 and 2,537.49 is: 3,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.82 : 14,899.65 = 2,537.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.82/14,899.65 = 2,537.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.82x = 14,899.65 × 2,537.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.82x = 37,807,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,807,712.88/9,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.34

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