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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,934.52, 14,901.75 and 2,538.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,934.52, 14,901.75 and 2,538.98 is: 3,808.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,934.52 : 14,901.75 = 2,538.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,934.52/14,901.75 = 2,538.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,934.52x = 14,901.75 × 2,538.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,934.52x = 37,835,245.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,835,245.22/9,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.46

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