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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.26, 14,990.77 and 4,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.26, 14,990.77 and 4,160.24 is: 6,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.26 : 14,990.77 = 4,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.26/14,990.77 = 4,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.26x = 14,990.77 × 4,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.26x = 62,365,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,365,200.98/9,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,236.98

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