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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,958.67, 14,924.06 and 7,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,958.67, 14,924.06 and 7,490.60 is: 11,225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,958.67 : 14,924.06 = 7,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,958.67/14,924.06 = 7,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,958.67x = 14,924.06 × 7,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,958.67x = 111,790,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,790,163.84/9,958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.41

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