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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,993.98, 14,983.38 and 6,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,993.98, 14,983.38 and 6,044.40 is: 9,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,993.98 : 14,983.38 = 6,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,993.98/14,983.38 = 6,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,993.98x = 14,983.38 × 6,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,993.98x = 90,565,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,565,542.07/9,993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.01

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