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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,988.91, 15,004.02 and 9,656.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,988.91, 15,004.02 and 9,656.91 is: 14,505.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,988.91 : 15,004.02 = 9,656.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,988.91/15,004.02 = 9,656.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,988.91x = 15,004.02 × 9,656.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,988.91x = 144,892,422.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,892,422.49/9,988.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,505.33

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