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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.17, 14,989.69 and 3,330.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.17, 14,989.69 and 3,330.18 is: 4,995.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.17 : 14,989.69 = 3,330.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.17/14,989.69 = 3,330.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.17x = 14,989.69 × 3,330.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.17x = 49,918,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,918,370.01/9,993.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.25

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