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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.72, 14,976.28 and 4,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.72, 14,976.28 and 4,793.76 is: 7,185.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.72 : 14,976.28 = 4,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.72/14,976.28 = 4,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.72x = 14,976.28 × 4,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.72x = 71,792,692.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,792,692.01/9,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,185.94

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