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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.04, 14,996.28 and 4,999.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.04, 14,996.28 and 4,999.62 is: 7,501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.04 : 14,996.28 = 4,999.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.04/14,996.28 = 4,999.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.04x = 14,996.28 × 4,999.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.04x = 74,975,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,975,701.41/9,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,501.29

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