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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.68, 14,990.64 and 3,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.68, 14,990.64 and 3,070.72 is: 4,605.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.68 : 14,990.64 = 3,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.68/14,990.64 = 3,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.68x = 14,990.64 × 3,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.68x = 46,032,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,032,058.06/9,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.20

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