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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,929.99, 14,895.50 and 4,383.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,929.99, 14,895.50 and 4,383.38 is: 6,575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,929.99 : 14,895.50 = 4,383.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,929.99/14,895.50 = 4,383.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,929.99x = 14,895.50 × 4,383.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,929.99x = 65,292,540.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,292,540.40/9,929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.29

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