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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.06, 14,989.97 and 2,973.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.06, 14,989.97 and 2,973.18 is: 4,458.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.06 : 14,989.97 = 2,973.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.06/14,989.97 = 2,973.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.06x = 14,989.97 × 2,973.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.06x = 44,567,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,879.00/9,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.99

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