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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.27, 14,989.96 and 4,149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.27, 14,989.96 and 4,149.88 is: 6,224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.27 : 14,989.96 = 4,149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.27/14,989.96 = 4,149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.27x = 14,989.96 × 4,149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.27x = 62,206,587.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,206,587.24/9,993.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.85

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