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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.01, 14,990.87 and 4,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.01, 14,990.87 and 4,151.25 is: 6,225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.01 : 14,990.87 = 4,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.01/14,990.87 = 4,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.01x = 14,990.87 × 4,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.01x = 62,230,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,230,859.47/9,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,225.57

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