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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.97, 14,990.00 and 2,597.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.97, 14,990.00 and 2,597.47 is: 3,896.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.97 : 14,990.00 = 2,597.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.97/14,990.00 = 2,597.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.97x = 14,990.00 × 2,597.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.97x = 38,936,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936,024.84/9,992.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.34

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