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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.84, 14,958.54 and 6,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.84, 14,958.54 and 6,281.96 is: 9,403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.84 : 14,958.54 = 6,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.84/14,958.54 = 6,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.84x = 14,958.54 × 6,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.84x = 93,968,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,968,949.94/9,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.63

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