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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.35, 14,985.61 and 3,416.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.35, 14,985.61 and 3,416.58 is: 5,124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.35 : 14,985.61 = 3,416.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.35/14,985.61 = 3,416.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.35x = 14,985.61 × 3,416.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.35x = 51,199,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,199,526.87/9,991.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.39

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