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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.97, 14,996.61 and 3,422.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.97, 14,996.61 and 3,422.19 is: 5,134.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.97 : 14,996.61 = 3,422.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.97/14,996.61 = 3,422.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.97x = 14,996.61 × 3,422.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.97x = 51,321,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321,248.78/9,995.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,134.19

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