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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.73, 14,987.71 and 3,751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.73, 14,987.71 and 3,751.22 is: 5,627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.73 : 14,987.71 = 3,751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.73/14,987.71 = 3,751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.73x = 14,987.71 × 3,751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.73x = 56,222,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,222,178.75/9,990.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,627.43

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