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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,901.49, 14,854.71 and 6,985.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,901.49, 14,854.71 and 6,985.49 is: 10,479.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,901.49 : 14,854.71 = 6,985.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,901.49/14,854.71 = 6,985.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,901.49x = 14,854.71 × 6,985.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,901.49x = 103,767,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,767,428.16/9,901.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.98

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