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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.79, 14,903.69 and 2,540.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.79, 14,903.69 and 2,540.27 is: 3,810.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.79 : 14,903.69 = 2,540.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.79/14,903.69 = 2,540.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.79x = 14,903.69 × 2,540.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.79x = 37,859,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,859,309.38/9,935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.40

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