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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.16, 14,994.44 and 5,063.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.16, 14,994.44 and 5,063.23 is: 7,599.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.16 : 14,994.44 = 5,063.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.16/14,994.44 = 5,063.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.16x = 14,994.44 × 5,063.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.16x = 75,920,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,920,298.44/9,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,599.51

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