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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.14, 14,982.39 and 3,064.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.14, 14,982.39 and 3,064.02 is: 4,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.14 : 14,982.39 = 3,064.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.14/14,982.39 = 3,064.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.14x = 14,982.39 × 3,064.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.14x = 45,906,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,906,342.61/9,991.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.71

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