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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,996.07, 14,970.79 and 7,902.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,996.07, 14,970.79 and 7,902.02 is: 11,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,996.07 : 14,970.79 = 7,902.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,996.07/14,970.79 = 7,902.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,996.07x = 14,970.79 × 7,902.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,996.07x = 118,299,482.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,299,482.00/9,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,834.60

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