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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.79, 14,905.19 and 2,541.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.79, 14,905.19 and 2,541.27 is: 3,811.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.79 : 14,905.19 = 2,541.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.79/14,905.19 = 2,541.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.79x = 14,905.19 × 2,541.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.79x = 37,878,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,878,112.19/9,936.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.91

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