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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.94, 14,991.24 and 4,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.94, 14,991.24 and 4,150.01 is: 6,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.94 : 14,991.24 = 4,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.94/14,991.24 = 4,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.94x = 14,991.24 × 4,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.94x = 62,213,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,213,720.96/9,992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.77

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