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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.36, 14,995.24 and 4,148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.36, 14,995.24 and 4,148.96 is: 6,226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.36 : 14,995.24 = 4,148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.36/14,995.24 = 4,148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.36x = 14,995.24 × 4,148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.36x = 62,214,650.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,214,650.95/9,992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,226.22

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