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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.08, 14,902.59 and 2,539.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.08, 14,902.59 and 2,539.54 is: 3,809.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.08 : 14,902.59 = 2,539.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.08/14,902.59 = 2,539.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.08x = 14,902.59 × 2,539.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.08x = 37,845,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,845,723.41/9,935.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.30

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