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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.06, 14,991.35 and 3,755.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.06, 14,991.35 and 3,755.59 is: 5,632.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.06 : 14,991.35 = 3,755.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.06/14,991.35 = 3,755.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.06x = 14,991.35 × 3,755.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.06x = 56,301,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,301,364.15/9,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.36

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