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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.16, 14,985.28 and 2,594.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.16, 14,985.28 and 2,594.16 is: 3,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.16 : 14,985.28 = 2,594.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.16/14,985.28 = 2,594.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.16x = 14,985.28 × 2,594.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.16x = 38,874,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,874,213.96/9,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.25

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