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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.09, 14,983.65 and 3,415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.09, 14,983.65 and 3,415.34 is: 5,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.09 : 14,983.65 = 3,415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.09/14,983.65 = 3,415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.09x = 14,983.65 × 3,415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.09x = 51,174,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,174,212.37/9,989.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,123.01

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