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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.47, 14,967.93 and 7,062.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.47, 14,967.93 and 7,062.89 is: 10,578.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.47 : 14,967.93 = 7,062.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.47/14,967.93 = 7,062.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.47x = 14,967.93 × 7,062.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.47x = 105,716,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,716,843.12/9,993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.59

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