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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,999.70, 14,963.10 and 9,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,999.70, 14,963.10 and 9,124.90 is: 13,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,999.70 : 14,963.10 = 9,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,999.70/14,963.10 = 9,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,999.70x = 14,963.10 × 9,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,999.70x = 136,536,791.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,536,791.19/9,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,654.09

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