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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.48, 14,987.34 and 3,750.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.48, 14,987.34 and 3,750.97 is: 5,627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.48 : 14,987.34 = 3,750.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.48/14,987.34 = 3,750.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.48x = 14,987.34 × 3,750.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.48x = 56,217,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,217,062.72/9,990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.06

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