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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,931.68, 14,898.60 and 4,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,931.68, 14,898.60 and 4,997.16 is: 7,496.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,931.68 : 14,898.60 = 4,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,931.68/14,898.60 = 4,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,931.68x = 14,898.60 × 4,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,931.68x = 74,450,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,450,687.98/9,931.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,496.28

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