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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.20, 14,993.10 and 4,152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.20, 14,993.10 and 4,152.26 is: 6,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.20 : 14,993.10 = 4,152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.20/14,993.10 = 4,152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.20x = 14,993.10 × 4,152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.20x = 62,255,286.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,255,286.89/9,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228.52

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