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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.60, 14,987.40 and 4,444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.60, 14,987.40 and 4,444.24 is: 6,666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.60 : 14,987.40 = 4,444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.60/14,987.40 = 4,444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.60x = 14,987.40 × 4,444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.60x = 66,607,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,607,602.58/9,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.36

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