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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,957.87, 15,003.29 and 9,009.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,957.87, 15,003.29 and 9,009.15 is: 13,573.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,957.87 : 15,003.29 = 9,009.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,957.87/15,003.29 = 9,009.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,957.87x = 15,003.29 × 9,009.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,957.87x = 135,166,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166,890.10/9,957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.88

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