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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,988.83, 14,985.60 and 3,415.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,988.83, 14,985.60 and 3,415.14 is: 5,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,988.83 : 14,985.60 = 3,415.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,988.83/14,985.60 = 3,415.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,988.83x = 14,985.60 × 3,415.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,988.83x = 51,177,921.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177,921.98/9,988.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.52

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