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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.54, 14,988.15 and 2,970.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.54, 14,988.15 and 2,970.60 is: 4,456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.54 : 14,988.15 = 2,970.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.54/14,988.15 = 2,970.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.54x = 14,988.15 × 2,970.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.54x = 44,523,798.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,523,798.39/9,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.60

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