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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,950.37, 14,925.51 and 2,930.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,950.37, 14,925.51 and 2,930.54 is: 4,395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,950.37 : 14,925.51 = 2,930.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,950.37/14,925.51 = 2,930.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,950.37x = 14,925.51 × 2,930.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,950.37x = 43,739,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,739,729.45/9,950.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.79

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