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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,904.49, 14,859.21 and 6,988.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,904.49, 14,859.21 and 6,988.49 is: 10,484.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,904.49 : 14,859.21 = 6,988.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,904.49/14,859.21 = 6,988.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,904.49x = 14,859.21 × 6,988.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,904.49x = 103,843,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,843,440.49/9,904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.48

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