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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.22, 14,974.98 and 5,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.22, 14,974.98 and 5,305.20 is: 7,955.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.22 : 14,974.98 = 5,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.22/14,974.98 = 5,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.22x = 14,974.98 × 5,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.22x = 79,445,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,445,263.90/9,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.49

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