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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.20, 14,989.80 and 7,368.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.20, 14,989.80 and 7,368.80 is: 11,053.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.20 : 14,989.80 = 7,368.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.20/14,989.80 = 7,368.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.20x = 14,989.80 × 7,368.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.20x = 110,456,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,456,838.24/9,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.20

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