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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.72, 14,896.07 and 2,535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.72, 14,896.07 and 2,535.18 is: 3,802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.72 : 14,896.07 = 2,535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.72/14,896.07 = 2,535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.72x = 14,896.07 × 2,535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.72x = 37,764,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,764,131.59/9,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.76

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