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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.16, 14,973.66 and 5,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.16, 14,973.66 and 5,599.32 is: 8,388.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.16 : 14,973.66 = 5,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.16/14,973.66 = 5,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.16x = 14,973.66 × 5,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.16x = 83,842,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,842,313.91/9,995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,388.29

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