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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.22, 14,993.37 and 2,599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.22, 14,993.37 and 2,599.70 is: 3,899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.22 : 14,993.37 = 2,599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.22/14,993.37 = 2,599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.22x = 14,993.37 × 2,599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.22x = 38,978,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978,189.02/9,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.68

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