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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.27, 14,894.91 and 2,534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.27, 14,894.91 and 2,534.49 is: 3,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.27 : 14,894.91 = 2,534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.27/14,894.91 = 2,534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.27x = 14,894.91 × 2,534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.27x = 37,751,007.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751,007.57/9,930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.61

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