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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.60, 14,995.20 and 5,063.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.60, 14,995.20 and 5,063.76 is: 7,600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.60 : 14,995.20 = 5,063.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.60/14,995.20 = 5,063.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.60x = 14,995.20 × 5,063.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.60x = 75,932,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,932,093.95/9,990.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.35

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