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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.90, 14,955.45 and 9,991.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.90, 14,955.45 and 9,991.90 is: 14,955.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.90 : 14,955.45 = 9,991.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.90/14,955.45 = 9,991.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.90x = 14,955.45 × 9,991.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.90x = 149,433,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,433,360.86/9,991.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.45

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