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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,919.68, 14,882.02 and 7,003.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,919.68, 14,882.02 and 7,003.68 is: 10,507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,919.68 : 14,882.02 = 7,003.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,919.68/14,882.02 = 7,003.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,919.68x = 14,882.02 × 7,003.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,919.68x = 104,228,905.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,228,905.83/9,919.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.29

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