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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.73, 14,977.59 and 6,097.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.73, 14,977.59 and 6,097.87 is: 9,141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.73 : 14,977.59 = 6,097.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.73/14,977.59 = 6,097.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.73x = 14,977.59 × 6,097.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.73x = 91,331,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,331,396.73/9,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.61

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