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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,932.88, 14,900.14 and 4,999.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,932.88, 14,900.14 and 4,999.98 is: 7,500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,932.88 : 14,900.14 = 4,999.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,932.88/14,900.14 = 4,999.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,932.88x = 14,900.14 × 4,999.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,932.88x = 74,500,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,500,402.00/9,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,500.38

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