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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,949.69, 14,887.72 and 6,003.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,949.69, 14,887.72 and 6,003.23 is: 8,982.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,949.69 : 14,887.72 = 6,003.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,949.69/14,887.72 = 6,003.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,949.69x = 14,887.72 × 6,003.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,949.69x = 89,374,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,374,429.55/9,949.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,982.64

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