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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.83, 14,899.23 and 2,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.83, 14,899.23 and 2,537.29 is: 3,805.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.83 : 14,899.23 = 2,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.83/14,899.23 = 2,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.83x = 14,899.23 × 2,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.83x = 37,803,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,803,667.29/9,932.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.93

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