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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.70, 14,987.55 and 6,298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.70, 14,987.55 and 6,298.10 is: 9,447.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.70 : 14,987.55 = 6,298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.70/14,987.55 = 6,298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.70x = 14,987.55 × 6,298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.70x = 94,393,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393,088.66/9,991.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.15

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