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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.10, 14,882.55 and 5,001.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.10, 14,882.55 and 5,001.10 is: 7,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.10 : 14,882.55 = 5,001.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.10/14,882.55 = 5,001.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.10x = 14,882.55 × 5,001.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.10x = 74,429,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,429,120.81/9,930.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,495.30

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