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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.97, 14,896.44 and 2,535.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.97, 14,896.44 and 2,535.55 is: 3,803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.97 : 14,896.44 = 2,535.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.97/14,896.44 = 2,535.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.97x = 14,896.44 × 2,535.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.97x = 37,770,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,770,668.44/9,930.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.32

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