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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.33, 14,895.48 and 2,534.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.33, 14,895.48 and 2,534.79 is: 3,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.33 : 14,895.48 = 2,534.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.33/14,895.48 = 2,534.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.33x = 14,895.48 × 2,534.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.33x = 37,756,913.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,756,913.75/9,930.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.18

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