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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,935.80, 14,903.70 and 3,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,935.80, 14,903.70 and 3,009.40 is: 4,514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,935.80 : 14,903.70 = 3,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,935.80/14,903.70 = 3,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,935.80x = 14,903.70 × 3,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,935.80x = 44,851,194.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,851,194.78/9,935.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,514.10

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