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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.54, 14,990.27 and 4,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.54, 14,990.27 and 4,150.78 is: 6,224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.54 : 14,990.27 = 4,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.54/14,990.27 = 4,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.54x = 14,990.27 × 4,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.54x = 62,221,312.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,221,312.91/9,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,224.91

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