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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.45, 14,992.31 and 2,973.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.45, 14,992.31 and 2,973.49 is: 4,460.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.45 : 14,992.31 = 2,973.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.45/14,992.31 = 2,973.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.45x = 14,992.31 × 2,973.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.45x = 44,579,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579,431.51/9,993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.87

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