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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.64, 14,989.02 and 4,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.64, 14,989.02 and 4,444.68 is: 6,667.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.64 : 14,989.02 = 4,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.64/14,989.02 = 4,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.64x = 14,989.02 × 4,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.64x = 66,621,397.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,621,397.41/9,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,667.05

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