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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.13, 14,987.90 and 4,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.13, 14,987.90 and 4,725.74 is: 7,086.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.13 : 14,987.90 = 4,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.13/14,987.90 = 4,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.13x = 14,987.90 × 4,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.13x = 70,828,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,828,967.83/9,995.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.35

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