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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,986.33, 14,965.22 and 7,333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,986.33, 14,965.22 and 7,333.02 is: 10,989.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,986.33 : 14,965.22 = 7,333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,986.33/14,965.22 = 7,333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,986.33x = 14,965.22 × 7,333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,986.33x = 109,740,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,740,300.03/9,986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.05

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