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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,933.26, 14,899.86 and 2,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,933.26, 14,899.86 and 2,537.72 is: 3,806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,933.26 : 14,899.86 = 2,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,933.26/14,899.86 = 2,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,933.26x = 14,899.86 × 2,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,933.26x = 37,811,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,811,672.72/9,933.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.57

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