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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990, 14,976.81 and 4,150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990, 14,976.81 and 4,150.80 is: 6,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990 : 14,976.81 = 4,150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990/14,976.81 = 4,150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990x = 14,976.81 × 4,150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990x = 62,165,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,165,742.95/9,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,222.80

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