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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.89, 14,983.91 and 4,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.89, 14,983.91 and 4,725.69 is: 7,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.89 : 14,983.91 = 4,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.89/14,983.91 = 4,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.89x = 14,983.91 × 4,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.89x = 70,809,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,809,290.02/9,990.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,087.39

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