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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.39, 14,978.15 and 4,437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.39, 14,978.15 and 4,437.43 is: 6,656.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.39 : 14,978.15 = 4,437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.39/14,978.15 = 4,437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.39x = 14,978.15 × 4,437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.39x = 66,464,492.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,464,492.15/9,985.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,656.17

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