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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,989.94, 14,986.77 and 4,147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,989.94, 14,986.77 and 4,147.02 is: 6,221.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,989.94 : 14,986.77 = 4,147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,989.94/14,986.77 = 4,147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,989.94x = 14,986.77 × 4,147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,989.94x = 62,150,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,150,434.93/9,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,221.30

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