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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.24, 14,996.56 and 4,149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.24, 14,996.56 and 4,149.84 is: 6,227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.24 : 14,996.56 = 4,149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.24/14,996.56 = 4,149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.24x = 14,996.56 × 4,149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.24x = 62,233,324.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,233,324.55/9,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,227.54

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