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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,987.85, 14,967.49 and 7,334.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,987.85, 14,967.49 and 7,334.53 is: 10,991.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,987.85 : 14,967.49 = 7,334.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,987.85/14,967.49 = 7,334.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,987.85x = 14,967.49 × 7,334.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,987.85x = 109,779,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,779,546.62/9,987.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,991.31

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