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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.18, 14,976.90 and 6,091.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.18, 14,976.90 and 6,091.74 is: 9,124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.18 : 14,976.90 = 6,091.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.18/14,976.90 = 6,091.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.18x = 14,976.90 × 6,091.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.18x = 91,235,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,235,380.81/9,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.29

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