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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.90, 14,991.18 and 4,997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.90, 14,991.18 and 4,997.89 is: 7,497.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.90 : 14,991.18 = 4,997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.90/14,991.18 = 4,997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.90x = 14,991.18 × 4,997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.90x = 74,924,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,924,231.13/9,992.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,497.74

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