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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.24, 14,988.47 and 5,314.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.24, 14,988.47 and 5,314.11 is: 7,968.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.24 : 14,988.47 = 5,314.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.24/14,988.47 = 5,314.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.24x = 14,988.47 × 5,314.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.24x = 79,650,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,650,351.74/9,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,968.83

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