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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.89, 15,002.91 and 5,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.89, 15,002.91 and 5,319.84 is: 7,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.89 : 15,002.91 = 5,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.89/15,002.91 = 5,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.89x = 15,002.91 × 5,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.89x = 79,813,066.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,813,066.22/9,995.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.59

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