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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.40, 14,972.70 and 4,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.40, 14,972.70 and 4,440.20 is: 6,653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.40 : 14,972.70 = 4,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.40/14,972.70 = 4,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.40x = 14,972.70 × 4,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.40x = 66,481,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,481,782.54/9,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,653.90

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