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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.12, 14,990.06 and 2,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.12, 14,990.06 and 2,973.24 is: 4,459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.12 : 14,990.06 = 2,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.12/14,990.06 = 2,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.12x = 14,990.06 × 2,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.12x = 44,569,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,045.99/9,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.08

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