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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.54, 14,981.91 and 3,747.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.54, 14,981.91 and 3,747.15 is: 5,619.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.54 : 14,981.91 = 3,747.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.54/14,981.91 = 3,747.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.54x = 14,981.91 × 3,747.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.54x = 56,139,464.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,139,464.06/9,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,619.26

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