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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.08, 14,982.68 and 3,065.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.08, 14,982.68 and 3,065.68 is: 4,596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.08 : 14,982.68 = 3,065.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.08/14,982.68 = 3,065.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.08x = 14,982.68 × 3,065.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.08x = 45,932,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932,102.42/9,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.85

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