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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.54, 14,990.85 and 3,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.54, 14,990.85 and 3,067.50 is: 4,601.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.54 : 14,990.85 = 3,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.54/14,990.85 = 3,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.54x = 14,990.85 × 3,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.54x = 45,984,432.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,984,432.38/9,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.42

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