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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.28, 14,905.40 and 3,009.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.28, 14,905.40 and 3,009.80 is: 4,515.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.28 : 14,905.40 = 3,009.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.28/14,905.40 = 3,009.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.28x = 14,905.40 × 3,009.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.28x = 44,862,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,862,272.92/9,935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,515.45

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