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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.30, 14,983.95 and 4,146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.30, 14,983.95 and 4,146.37 is: 6,219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.30 : 14,983.95 = 4,146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.30/14,983.95 = 4,146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.30x = 14,983.95 × 4,146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.30x = 62,129,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,129,000.76/9,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,219.56

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