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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,990.96, 14,995.60 and 5,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,990.96, 14,995.60 and 5,064.08 is: 7,600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,990.96 : 14,995.60 = 5,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,990.96/14,995.60 = 5,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,990.96x = 14,995.60 × 5,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,990.96x = 75,938,918.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,938,918.05/9,990.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,600.76

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