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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.50, 14,934.18 and 2,935.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.50, 14,934.18 and 2,935.52 is: 4,403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.50 : 14,934.18 = 2,935.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.50/14,934.18 = 2,935.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.50x = 14,934.18 × 2,935.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.50x = 43,839,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,839,509.40/9,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,403.55

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