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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.74, 14,990.69 and 3,753.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.74, 14,990.69 and 3,753.23 is: 5,630.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.74 : 14,990.69 = 3,753.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.74/14,990.69 = 3,753.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.74x = 14,990.69 × 3,753.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.74x = 56,263,431.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,263,431.30/9,992.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.43

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