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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.92, 14,988.66 and 4,444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.92, 14,988.66 and 4,444.60 is: 6,666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.92 : 14,988.66 = 4,444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.92/14,988.66 = 4,444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.92x = 14,988.66 × 4,444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.92x = 66,618,598.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,618,598.24/9,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,666.58

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