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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,936.99, 14,905.44 and 2,541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,936.99, 14,905.44 and 2,541.44 is: 3,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,936.99 : 14,905.44 = 2,541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,936.99/14,905.44 = 2,541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,936.99x = 14,905.44 × 2,541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,936.99x = 37,881,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,881,281.43/9,936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.15

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