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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.76, 14,993.92 and 3,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.76, 14,993.92 and 3,070.26 is: 4,605.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.76 : 14,993.92 = 3,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.76/14,993.92 = 3,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.76x = 14,993.92 × 3,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.76x = 46,035,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035,232.82/9,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.48

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