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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,988.70, 14,989.74 and 4,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,988.70, 14,989.74 and 4,145.32 is: 6,220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,988.70 : 14,989.74 = 4,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,988.70/14,989.74 = 4,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,988.70x = 14,989.74 × 4,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,988.70x = 62,137,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,137,269.02/9,988.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.76

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