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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.36, 14,983.10 and 5,059.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.36, 14,983.10 and 5,059.65 is: 7,585.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.36 : 14,983.10 = 5,059.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.36/14,983.10 = 5,059.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.36x = 14,983.10 × 5,059.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.36x = 75,809,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,809,216.62/9,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,585.96

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