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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.93, 14,896.38 and 2,535.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.93, 14,896.38 and 2,535.39 is: 3,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.93 : 14,896.38 = 2,535.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.93/14,896.38 = 2,535.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.93x = 14,896.38 × 2,535.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.93x = 37,768,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,768,132.89/9,930.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.08

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