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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.70, 14,993.49 and 3,332.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.70, 14,993.49 and 3,332.71 is: 4,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.70 : 14,993.49 = 3,332.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.70/14,993.49 = 3,332.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.70x = 14,993.49 × 3,332.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.70x = 49,968,966.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968,966.55/9,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,999.04

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