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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,916.93, 14,861.88 and 4,989.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,916.93, 14,861.88 and 4,989.95 is: 7,478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,916.93 : 14,861.88 = 4,989.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,916.93/14,861.88 = 4,989.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,916.93x = 14,861.88 × 4,989.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,916.93x = 74,160,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,160,103.13/9,916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,478.13

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