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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.07, 14,969.29 and 7,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.07, 14,969.29 and 7,901.02 is: 11,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.07 : 14,969.29 = 7,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.07/14,969.29 = 7,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.07x = 14,969.29 × 7,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.07x = 118,272,659.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,272,659.68/9,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,833.10

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