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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.83, 14,905.26 and 2,541.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.83, 14,905.26 and 2,541.31 is: 3,811.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.83 : 14,905.26 = 2,541.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.83/14,905.26 = 2,541.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.83x = 14,905.26 × 2,541.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.83x = 37,878,849.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,878,849.03/9,936.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.96

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