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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,991.92, 14,987.16 and 4,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,991.92, 14,987.16 and 4,443.60 is: 6,665.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,991.92 : 14,987.16 = 4,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,991.92/14,987.16 = 4,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,991.92x = 14,987.16 × 4,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,991.92x = 66,596,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,596,944.18/9,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,665.08

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