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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.20, 14,993.05 and 3,755.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.20, 14,993.05 and 3,755.89 is: 5,636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.20 : 14,993.05 = 3,755.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.20/14,993.05 = 3,755.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.20x = 14,993.05 × 3,755.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.20x = 56,312,246.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,312,246.56/9,990.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.75

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