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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.80, 14,987.70 and 4,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.80, 14,987.70 and 4,152.60 is: 6,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.80 : 14,987.70 = 4,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.80/14,987.70 = 4,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.80x = 14,987.70 × 4,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.80x = 62,237,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,237,923.02/9,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.90

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