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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,995.98, 14,996.03 and 3,755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,995.98, 14,996.03 and 3,755.99 is: 5,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,995.98 : 14,996.03 = 3,755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,995.98/14,996.03 = 3,755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,995.98x = 14,996.03 × 3,755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,995.98x = 56,324,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,324,938.72/9,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,634.76

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