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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.03, 14,997.29 and 4,802.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.03, 14,997.29 and 4,802.31 is: 7,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.03 : 14,997.29 = 4,802.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.03/14,997.29 = 4,802.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.03x = 14,997.29 × 4,802.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.03x = 72,021,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,021,611.73/9,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,205.02

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