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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.49, 14,990.23 and 2,973.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.49, 14,990.23 and 2,973.47 is: 4,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.49 : 14,990.23 = 2,973.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.49/14,990.23 = 2,973.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.49x = 14,990.23 × 2,973.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.49x = 44,572,999.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,999.20/9,993.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.20

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