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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,499.88, 14,224.98 and 6,711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,499.88, 14,224.98 and 6,711.48 is: 10,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,499.88 : 14,224.98 = 6,711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,499.88/14,224.98 = 6,711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,499.88x = 14,224.98 × 6,711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,499.88x = 95,470,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,470,668.77/9,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,049.67

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