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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.35, 14,989.96 and 6,048.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.35, 14,989.96 and 6,048.73 is: 9,068.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.35 : 14,989.96 = 6,048.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.35/14,989.96 = 6,048.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.35x = 14,989.96 × 6,048.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.35x = 90,670,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,670,220.75/9,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.52

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