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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.49, 14,860.71 and 6,989.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.49, 14,860.71 and 6,989.49 is: 10,485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.49 : 14,860.71 = 6,989.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.49/14,860.71 = 6,989.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.49x = 14,860.71 × 6,989.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.49x = 103,868,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,868,783.94/9,905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.98

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