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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.68, 14,990.22 and 5,820.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.68, 14,990.22 and 5,820.86 is: 8,731.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.68 : 14,990.22 = 5,820.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.68/14,990.22 = 5,820.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.68x = 14,990.22 × 5,820.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.68x = 87,255,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,255,971.99/9,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,731.12

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