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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.10, 14,985.15 and 3,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.10, 14,985.15 and 3,414.70 is: 5,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.10 : 14,985.15 = 3,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.10/14,985.15 = 3,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.10x = 14,985.15 × 3,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.10x = 51,169,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,169,791.71/9,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,122.05

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