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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.04, 14,996.30 and 3,071.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.04, 14,996.30 and 3,071.24 is: 4,607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.04 : 14,996.30 = 3,071.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.04/14,996.30 = 3,071.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.04x = 14,996.30 × 3,071.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.04x = 46,057,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057,236.41/9,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.55

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