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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.20, 14,989.80 and 8,365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.20, 14,989.80 and 8,365.10 is: 12,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.20 : 14,989.80 = 8,365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.20/14,989.80 = 8,365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.20x = 14,989.80 × 8,365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.20x = 125,391,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,391,175.98/9,993.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,547.65

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