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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.24, 14,979.93 and 4,062.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.24, 14,979.93 and 4,062.13 is: 6,094.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.24 : 14,979.93 = 4,062.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.24/14,979.93 = 4,062.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.24x = 14,979.93 × 4,062.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.24x = 60,850,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,850,402.74/9,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.04

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