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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,992.98, 14,991.08 and 3,753.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,992.98, 14,991.08 and 3,753.48 is: 5,630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,992.98 : 14,991.08 = 3,753.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,992.98/14,991.08 = 3,753.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,992.98x = 14,991.08 × 3,753.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,992.98x = 56,268,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,268,718.96/9,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,630.82

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