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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.84, 14,989.50 and 3,418.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.84, 14,989.50 and 3,418.98 is: 5,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.84 : 14,989.50 = 3,418.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.84/14,989.50 = 3,418.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.84x = 14,989.50 × 3,418.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.84x = 51,248,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,248,800.71/9,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,128.55

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