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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.41, 14,895.60 and 2,534.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.41, 14,895.60 and 2,534.87 is: 3,802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.41 : 14,895.60 = 2,534.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.41/14,895.60 = 2,534.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.41x = 14,895.60 × 2,534.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.41x = 37,758,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,758,322.42/9,930.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.29

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