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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,917.68, 14,879.02 and 7,001.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,917.68, 14,879.02 and 7,001.68 is: 10,504.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,917.68 : 14,879.02 = 7,001.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,917.68/14,879.02 = 7,001.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,917.68x = 14,879.02 × 7,001.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,917.68x = 104,178,136.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,178,136.75/9,917.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.28

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