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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.34, 14,901.89 and 2,538.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.34, 14,901.89 and 2,538.99 is: 3,808.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.34 : 14,901.89 = 2,538.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.34/14,901.89 = 2,538.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.34x = 14,901.89 × 2,538.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.34x = 37,835,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,835,737.00/9,934.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.58

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