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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.68, 14,986.14 and 3,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.68, 14,986.14 and 3,067.72 is: 4,600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.68 : 14,986.14 = 3,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.68/14,986.14 = 3,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.68x = 14,986.14 × 3,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.68x = 45,973,281.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,973,281.40/9,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,600.70

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