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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,930.59, 14,879.38 and 7,002.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,930.59, 14,879.38 and 7,002.84 is: 10,492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,930.59 : 14,879.38 = 7,002.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,930.59/14,879.38 = 7,002.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,930.59x = 14,879.38 × 7,002.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,930.59x = 104,197,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,197,917.44/9,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.62

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