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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.49, 14,897.01 and 4,999.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.49, 14,897.01 and 4,999.81 is: 7,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.49 : 14,897.01 = 4,999.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.49/14,897.01 = 4,999.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.49x = 14,897.01 × 4,999.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.49x = 74,482,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,482,120.08/9,931.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,499.59

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