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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,985.83, 14,984.14 and 3,750.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,985.83, 14,984.14 and 3,750.11 is: 5,627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,985.83 : 14,984.14 = 3,750.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,985.83/14,984.14 = 3,750.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,985.83x = 14,984.14 × 3,750.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,985.83x = 56,192,152.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,192,152.18/9,985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.19

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