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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.76, 14,912.82 and 8,999.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.76, 14,912.82 and 8,999.37 is: 13,426.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.76 : 14,912.82 = 8,999.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.76/14,912.82 = 8,999.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.76x = 14,912.82 × 8,999.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.76x = 134,205,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,205,984.92/9,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,426.29

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